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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.35, 2,005.25 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.35, 2,005.25 and 412.66 is: 618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.35 : 2,005.25 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.35/2,005.25 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.35x = 2,005.25 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.35x = 827,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,476.40/1,337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.75

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