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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.99, 2,006.98 and 413.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.99, 2,006.98 and 413.53 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.99 : 2,006.98 = 413.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.99/2,006.98 = 413.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.99x = 2,006.98 × 413.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.99x = 829,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,940.39/1,337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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