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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.56, 2,006.12 and 400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.56, 2,006.12 and 400.49 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.56 : 2,006.12 = 400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.56/2,006.12 = 400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.56x = 2,006.12 × 400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.56x = 803,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,431.00/1,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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