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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.73, 2,006.93 and 557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.73, 2,006.93 and 557.47 is: 836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.73 : 2,006.93 = 557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.73/2,006.93 = 557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.73x = 2,006.93 × 557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.73x = 1,118,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,803.27/1,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.34

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