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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.63, 2,006.60 and 460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.63, 2,006.60 and 460.24 is: 690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.63 : 2,006.60 = 460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.63/2,006.60 = 460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.63x = 2,006.60 × 460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.63x = 923,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,510.27/1,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.41

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