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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.61, 2,007.23 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.61, 2,007.23 and 515.96 is: 774.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.61 : 2,007.23 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.61/2,007.23 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.61x = 2,007.23 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.61x = 1,035,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,637.77/1,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.24

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