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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.57, 2,007.32 and 568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.57, 2,007.32 and 568.61 is: 853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.57 : 2,007.32 = 568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.57/2,007.32 = 568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.57x = 2,007.32 × 568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.57x = 1,141,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,379.38/1,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.32

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