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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.96, 2,006.39 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.96, 2,006.39 and 515.76 is: 773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.96 : 2,006.39 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.96/2,006.39 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.96x = 2,006.39 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.96x = 1,034,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,813.13/1,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.43

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