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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.15, 2,007.18 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.15, 2,007.18 and 517.06 is: 774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.15 : 2,007.18 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.15/2,007.18 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.15x = 2,007.18 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.15x = 1,037,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,832.49/1,339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.99

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