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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.04, 2,004.38 and 514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.04, 2,004.38 and 514.36 is: 771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.04 : 2,004.38 = 514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.04/2,004.38 = 514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.04x = 2,004.38 × 514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.04x = 1,030,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,972.90/1,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.66

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