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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.97, 2,003.96 and 514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.97, 2,003.96 and 514.63 is: 771.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.97 : 2,003.96 = 514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.97/2,003.96 = 514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.97x = 2,003.96 × 514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.97x = 1,031,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,295.36/1,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.95

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