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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.57, 2,005.59 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.57, 2,005.59 and 412.88 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.57 : 2,005.59 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.57/2,005.59 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.57x = 2,005.59 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.57x = 828,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,068.00/1,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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