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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.89, 2,012.03 and 519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.89, 2,012.03 and 519.47 is: 778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.89 : 2,012.03 = 519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.89/2,012.03 = 519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.89x = 2,012.03 × 519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.89x = 1,045,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,186.63/1,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.89

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