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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.83, 2,007.50 and 721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.83, 2,007.50 and 721.52 is: 1,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.83 : 2,007.50 = 721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.83/2,007.50 = 721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.83x = 2,007.50 × 721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.83x = 1,448,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,437.75/1,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.68

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