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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.08, 2,003.78 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.08, 2,003.78 and 514.12 is: 771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.08 : 2,003.78 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.08/2,003.78 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.08x = 2,003.78 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.08x = 1,030,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,183.37/1,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.05

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