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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.76, 2,012.72 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.76, 2,012.72 and 520.04 is: 780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.76 : 2,012.72 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.76/2,012.72 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.76x = 2,012.72 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.76x = 1,046,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,694.91/1,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.09

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