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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.80, 2,006.56 and 413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.80, 2,006.56 and 413.11 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.80 : 2,006.56 = 413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.80/2,006.56 = 413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.80x = 2,006.56 × 413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.80x = 828,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,930.00/1,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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