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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.70, 2,007.45 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.70, 2,007.45 and 752.70 is: 1,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.70 : 2,007.45 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.70/2,007.45 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.70x = 2,007.45 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.70x = 1,511,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,007.62/1,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.56

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