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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342, 2,011.62 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342, 2,011.62 and 519.96 is: 779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342 : 2,011.62 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342/2,011.62 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342x = 2,011.62 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342x = 1,045,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,961.94/1,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.41

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