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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.53, 2,006.60 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.53, 2,006.60 and 413.02 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.53 : 2,006.60 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.53/2,006.60 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.53x = 2,006.60 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.53x = 828,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,765.93/1,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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