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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.68, 2,006.01 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.68, 2,006.01 and 459.93 is: 689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.68 : 2,006.01 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.68/2,006.01 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.68x = 2,006.01 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.68x = 922,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,624.18/1,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.72

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