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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.21, 2,018.42 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.21, 2,018.42 and 524.56 is: 786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.21 : 2,018.42 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.21/2,018.42 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.21x = 2,018.42 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.21x = 1,058,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,782.40/1,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.49

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