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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.04, 2,008.72 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.04, 2,008.72 and 518 is: 777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.04 : 2,008.72 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.04/2,008.72 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.04x = 2,008.72 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.04x = 1,040,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,516.96/1,339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.06

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