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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.62, 2,005.64 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.62, 2,005.64 and 459.80 is: 689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.62 : 2,005.64 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.62/2,005.64 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.62x = 2,005.64 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.62x = 922,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,193.27/1,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.43

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