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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.98, 2,006.72 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.98, 2,006.72 and 413.42 is: 620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.98 : 2,006.72 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.98/2,006.72 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.98x = 2,006.72 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.98x = 829,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,618.18/1,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.05

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