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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.30, 2,004.43 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.30, 2,004.43 and 514.76 is: 772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.30 : 2,004.43 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.30/2,004.43 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.30x = 2,004.43 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.30x = 1,031,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,800.39/1,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.13

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