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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.35, 2,011.86 and 519.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.35, 2,011.86 and 519.07 is: 778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.35 : 2,011.86 = 519.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.35/2,011.86 = 519.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.35x = 2,011.86 × 519.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.35x = 1,044,286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,286.11/1,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.53

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