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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.94, 2,005.74 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.94, 2,005.74 and 515.28 is: 773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.94 : 2,005.74 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.94/2,005.74 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.94x = 2,005.74 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.94x = 1,033,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,517.71/1,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.05

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