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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.46, 2,001.81 and 513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.46, 2,001.81 and 513.42 is: 770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.46 : 2,001.81 = 513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.46/2,001.81 = 513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.46x = 2,001.81 × 513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.46x = 1,027,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,769.29/1,334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.18

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