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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.61, 2,008.97 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.61, 2,008.97 and 518.16 is: 777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.61 : 2,008.97 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.61/2,008.97 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.61x = 2,008.97 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.61x = 1,040,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,974.78/1,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.08

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