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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.26, 2,006.25 and 412.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.26, 2,006.25 and 412.78 is: 619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.26 : 2,006.25 = 412.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.26/2,006.25 = 412.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.26x = 2,006.25 × 412.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.26x = 828,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,139.88/1,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.28

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