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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.67, 2,006.79 and 460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.67, 2,006.79 and 460.25 is: 690.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.67 : 2,006.79 = 460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.67/2,006.79 = 460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.67x = 2,006.79 × 460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.67x = 923,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,615.06/1,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.47

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