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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.72, 2,006.64 and 515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.72, 2,006.64 and 515.72 is: 773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.72 : 2,006.64 = 515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.72/2,006.64 = 515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.72x = 2,006.64 × 515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.72x = 1,034,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,864.38/1,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.60

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