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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.36, 2,001.92 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.36, 2,001.92 and 513.44 is: 769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.36 : 2,001.92 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.36/2,001.92 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.36x = 2,001.92 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.36x = 1,027,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,865.80/1,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.73

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