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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.47, 2,006.91 and 688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.47, 2,006.91 and 688.20 is: 1,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.47 : 2,006.91 = 688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.47/2,006.91 = 688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.47x = 2,006.91 × 688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.47x = 1,381,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,155.46/1,337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.66

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