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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.79, 2,002.19 and 512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.79, 2,002.19 and 512.86 is: 769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.79 : 2,002.19 = 512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.79/2,002.19 = 512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.79x = 2,002.19 × 512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.79x = 1,026,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,843.16/1,334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.29

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