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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.71, 2,013.46 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.71, 2,013.46 and 520.36 is: 780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.71 : 2,013.46 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.71/2,013.46 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.71x = 2,013.46 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.71x = 1,047,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,717.71/1,342.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.30

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