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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.49, 2,011.91 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.49, 2,011.91 and 519.24 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.49 : 2,011.91 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.49/2,011.91 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.49x = 2,011.91 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.49x = 1,044,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,664.15/1,341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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