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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.14, 2,010.90 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.14, 2,010.90 and 518.72 is: 777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.14 : 2,010.90 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.14/2,010.90 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.14x = 2,010.90 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.14x = 1,043,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,094.05/1,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.77

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