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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.38, 2,005.33 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.38, 2,005.33 and 412.68 is: 618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.38 : 2,005.33 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.38/2,005.33 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.38x = 2,005.33 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.38x = 827,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,560.10/1,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.79

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