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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.82, 2,001.02 and 512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.82, 2,001.02 and 512.09 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.82 : 2,001.02 = 512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.82/2,001.02 = 512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.82x = 2,001.02 × 512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.82x = 1,024,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,702.33/1,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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