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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.74, 2,014.20 and 520.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.74, 2,014.20 and 520.86 is: 781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.74 : 2,014.20 = 520.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.74/2,014.20 = 520.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.74x = 2,014.20 × 520.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.74x = 1,049,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,116.21/1,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.32

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