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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.44, 2,003.48 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.44, 2,003.48 and 514.16 is: 770.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.44 : 2,003.48 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.44/2,003.48 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.44x = 2,003.48 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.44x = 1,030,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,109.28/1,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.79

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