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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.05, 2,017.83 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.05, 2,017.83 and 524.86 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.05 : 2,017.83 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.05/2,017.83 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.05x = 2,017.83 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.05x = 1,059,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,078.25/1,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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