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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.32, 2,015.73 and 521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.32, 2,015.73 and 521.65 is: 782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.32 : 2,015.73 = 521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.32/2,015.73 = 521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.32x = 2,015.73 × 521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.32x = 1,051,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,495.48/1,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.76

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