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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.46, 2,005.45 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.46, 2,005.45 and 412.76 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.46 : 2,005.45 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.46/2,005.45 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.46x = 2,005.45 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.46x = 827,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,769.54/1,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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