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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.84, 2,006.82 and 460.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.84, 2,006.82 and 460.43 is: 690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.84 : 2,006.82 = 460.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.84/2,006.82 = 460.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.84x = 2,006.82 × 460.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.84x = 924,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,000.13/1,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.67

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