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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.92, 2,004.40 and 514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.92, 2,004.40 and 514.48 is: 771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.92 : 2,004.40 = 514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.92/2,004.40 = 514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.92x = 2,004.40 × 514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.92x = 1,031,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,223.71/1,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.34

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