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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.61, 2,006.38 and 722.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.61, 2,006.38 and 722.51 is: 1,083.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.61 : 2,006.38 = 722.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.61/2,006.38 = 722.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.61x = 2,006.38 × 722.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.61x = 1,449,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,631.62/1,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.75

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