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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.23, 2,019.03 and 524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.23, 2,019.03 and 524.17 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.23 : 2,019.03 = 524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.23/2,019.03 = 524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.23x = 2,019.03 × 524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.23x = 1,058,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,314.96/1,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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