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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.84, 2,007.12 and 516.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.84, 2,007.12 and 516.14 is: 774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.84 : 2,007.12 = 516.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.84/2,007.12 = 516.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.84x = 2,007.12 × 516.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.84x = 1,035,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,954.92/1,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.35

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