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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.38, 2,012.16 and 519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.38, 2,012.16 and 519.59 is: 779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.38 : 2,012.16 = 519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.38/2,012.16 = 519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.38x = 2,012.16 × 519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.38x = 1,045,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,498.21/1,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.42

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