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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.52, 2,002.92 and 513.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.52, 2,002.92 and 513.82 is: 770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.52 : 2,002.92 = 513.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.52/2,002.92 = 513.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.52x = 2,002.92 × 513.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.52x = 1,029,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,140.35/1,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.59

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