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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.77, 2,001.31 and 512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.77, 2,001.31 and 512.12 is: 768.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.77 : 2,001.31 = 512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.77/2,001.31 = 512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.77x = 2,001.31 × 512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.77x = 1,024,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,914.60/1,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.44

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