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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.80, 2,011.68 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.80, 2,011.68 and 519.96 is: 779.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.80 : 2,011.68 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.80/2,011.68 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.80x = 2,011.68 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.80x = 1,045,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,993.13/1,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.54

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