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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 2,010.92 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 2,010.92 and 519.60 is: 778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 2,010.92 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/2,010.92 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 2,010.92 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 1,044,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,874.03/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.84

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