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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.58, 2,007.18 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.58, 2,007.18 and 515.94 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.58 : 2,007.18 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.58/2,007.18 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.58x = 2,007.18 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.58x = 1,035,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,576.92/1,337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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