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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.14, 1,999.69 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.14, 1,999.69 and 512.06 is: 767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.14 : 1,999.69 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.14/1,999.69 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.14x = 1,999.69 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.14x = 1,023,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,949.98/1,334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.50

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