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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.26, 2,014.20 and 521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.26, 2,014.20 and 521.60 is: 781.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.26 : 2,014.20 = 521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.26/2,014.20 = 521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.26x = 2,014.20 × 521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.26x = 1,050,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,606.72/1,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.55

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