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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.60, 2,002.86 and 513.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.60, 2,002.86 and 513.66 is: 770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.60 : 2,002.86 = 513.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.60/2,002.86 = 513.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.60x = 2,002.86 × 513.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.60x = 1,028,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,789.07/1,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.28

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