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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.49, 2,002.54 and 512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.49, 2,002.54 and 512.83 is: 769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.49 : 2,002.54 = 512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.49/2,002.54 = 512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.49x = 2,002.54 × 512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.49x = 1,026,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,962.59/1,334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.56

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