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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.70, 2,006.55 and 993.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.70, 2,006.55 and 993.45 is: 1,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.70 : 2,006.55 = 993.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.70/2,006.55 = 993.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.70x = 2,006.55 × 993.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.70x = 1,993,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,407.10/1,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.18

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