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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.06, 2,002.77 and 513.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.06, 2,002.77 and 513.59 is: 770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.06 : 2,002.77 = 513.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.06/2,002.77 = 513.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.06x = 2,002.77 × 513.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.06x = 1,028,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,592.63/1,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.45

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