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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.89, 2,013.03 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.89, 2,013.03 and 520.17 is: 780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.89 : 2,013.03 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.89/2,013.03 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.89x = 2,013.03 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.89x = 1,047,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,120.13/1,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.33

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