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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.55, 2,004.62 and 515.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.55, 2,004.62 and 515.21 is: 772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.55 : 2,004.62 = 515.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.55/2,004.62 = 515.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.55x = 2,004.62 × 515.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.55x = 1,032,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,787.67/1,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.73

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