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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.48, 2,004.35 and 556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.48, 2,004.35 and 556.64 is: 834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.48 : 2,004.35 = 556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.48/2,004.35 = 556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.48x = 2,004.35 × 556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.48x = 1,115,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,705.70/1,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.18

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