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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.52, 2,004.72 and 515.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.52, 2,004.72 and 515.18 is: 772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.52 : 2,004.72 = 515.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.52/2,004.72 = 515.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.52x = 2,004.72 × 515.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.52x = 1,032,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,791.65/1,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.75

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