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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.97, 2,006.55 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.97, 2,006.55 and 400.98 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.97 : 2,006.55 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.97/2,006.55 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.97x = 2,006.55 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.97x = 804,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,586.42/1,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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