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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.69, 2,005.81 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.69, 2,005.81 and 606.87 is: 909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.69 : 2,005.81 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.69/2,005.81 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.69x = 2,005.81 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.69x = 1,217,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,262.17/1,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.97

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