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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.42, 2,005.61 and 459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.42, 2,005.61 and 459.76 is: 689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.42 : 2,005.61 = 459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.42/2,005.61 = 459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.42x = 2,005.61 × 459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.42x = 922,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,089.23/1,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.45

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