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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.70, 2,007.58 and 597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.70, 2,007.58 and 597.54 is: 896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.70 : 2,007.58 = 597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.70/2,007.58 = 597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.70x = 2,007.58 × 597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.70x = 1,199,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,609.35/1,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.77

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