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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.40, 2,018.70 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.40, 2,018.70 and 524.88 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.40 : 2,018.70 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.40/2,018.70 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.40x = 2,018.70 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.40x = 1,059,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,575.26/1,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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