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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.57, 2,006.68 and 460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.57, 2,006.68 and 460.09 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.57 : 2,006.68 = 460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.57/2,006.68 = 460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.57x = 2,006.68 × 460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.57x = 923,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,251.27/1,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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