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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.58, 2,012.42 and 520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.58, 2,012.42 and 520.60 is: 780.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.58 : 2,012.42 = 520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.58/2,012.42 = 520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.58x = 2,012.42 × 520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.58x = 1,047,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,665.85/1,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.34

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