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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.54, 2,005.42 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.54, 2,005.42 and 514.74 is: 772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.54 : 2,005.42 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.54/2,005.42 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.54x = 2,005.42 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.54x = 1,032,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,269.89/1,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.34

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