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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.41, 2,005.38 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.41, 2,005.38 and 412.71 is: 618.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.41 : 2,005.38 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.41/2,005.38 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.41x = 2,005.38 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.41x = 827,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,640.38/1,337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.84

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