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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.82, 2,006.39 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.82, 2,006.39 and 413.13 is: 619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.82 : 2,006.39 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.82/2,006.39 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.82x = 2,006.39 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.82x = 828,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,897.84/1,337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.59

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