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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.91, 2,006.39 and 515.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.91, 2,006.39 and 515.77 is: 773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.91 : 2,006.39 = 515.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.91/2,006.39 = 515.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.91x = 2,006.39 × 515.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.91x = 1,034,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,833.19/1,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.47

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