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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.94, 2,004.80 and 971.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.94, 2,004.80 and 971.01 is: 1,454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.94 : 2,004.80 = 971.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.94/2,004.80 = 971.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.94x = 2,004.80 × 971.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.94x = 1,946,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,675.99/1,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.98

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