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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.92, 2,004.11 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.92, 2,004.11 and 514.26 is: 771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.92 : 2,004.11 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.92/2,004.11 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.92x = 2,004.11 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.92x = 1,030,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,631.04/1,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.48

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