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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.32, 2,004.60 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.32, 2,004.60 and 514.96 is: 772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.32 : 2,004.60 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.32/2,004.60 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.32x = 2,004.60 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.32x = 1,032,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,288.82/1,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.49

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