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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.96, 2,004.48 and 514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.96, 2,004.48 and 514.68 is: 772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.96 : 2,004.48 = 514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.96/2,004.48 = 514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.96x = 2,004.48 × 514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.96x = 1,031,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,665.77/1,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.23

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