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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.65, 2,001.19 and 512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.65, 2,001.19 and 512.45 is: 768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.65 : 2,001.19 = 512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.65/2,001.19 = 512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.65x = 2,001.19 × 512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.65x = 1,025,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,509.82/1,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.95

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