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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.25, 2,006.61 and 653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.25, 2,006.61 and 653.25 is: 980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.25 : 2,006.61 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.25/2,006.61 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.25x = 2,006.61 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.25x = 1,310,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,817.98/1,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.23

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