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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.22, 2,006.05 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.22, 2,006.05 and 412.57 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.22 : 2,006.05 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.22/2,006.05 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.22x = 2,006.05 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.22x = 827,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,627.05/1,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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