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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.15, 2,005.94 and 412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.15, 2,005.94 and 412.49 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.15 : 2,005.94 = 412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.15/2,005.94 = 412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.15x = 2,005.94 × 412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.15x = 827,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,424.87/1,337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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