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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.22, 2,019.72 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.22, 2,019.72 and 524.34 is: 786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.22 : 2,019.72 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.22/2,019.72 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.22x = 2,019.72 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.22x = 1,059,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,019.98/1,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.66

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