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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.13, 2,005.23 and 515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.13, 2,005.23 and 515.64 is: 773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.13 : 2,005.23 = 515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.13/2,005.23 = 515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.13x = 2,005.23 × 515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.13x = 1,033,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,976.80/1,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.28

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