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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.69, 2,006.77 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.69, 2,006.77 and 460.28 is: 690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.69 : 2,006.77 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.69/2,006.77 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.69x = 2,006.77 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.69x = 923,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,679.96/1,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.51

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