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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.79, 2,007.02 and 460.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.79, 2,007.02 and 460.31 is: 690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.79 : 2,007.02 = 460.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.79/2,007.02 = 460.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.79x = 2,007.02 × 460.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.79x = 923,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,839.04/1,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.57

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