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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.66, 2,006.48 and 759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.66, 2,006.48 and 759.32 is: 1,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.66 : 2,006.48 = 759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.66/2,006.48 = 759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.66x = 2,006.48 × 759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.66x = 1,523,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,550.36/1,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.97

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