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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.50, 2,004.48 and 514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.50, 2,004.48 and 514.49 is: 771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.50 : 2,004.48 = 514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.50/2,004.48 = 514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.50x = 2,004.48 × 514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.50x = 1,031,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,274.89/1,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.62

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