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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.85, 2,005.56 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.85, 2,005.56 and 460.17 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.85 : 2,005.56 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.85/2,005.56 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.85x = 2,005.56 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.85x = 922,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,898.55/1,337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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