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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.48, 2,006.55 and 460.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.48, 2,006.55 and 460.00 is: 690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.48 : 2,006.55 = 460.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.48/2,006.55 = 460.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.48x = 2,006.55 × 460.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.48x = 923,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,000.67/1,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.10

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