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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.72, 2,001.30 and 512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.72, 2,001.30 and 512.56 is: 769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.72 : 2,001.30 = 512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.72/2,001.30 = 512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.72x = 2,001.30 × 512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.72x = 1,025,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,786.33/1,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.12

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