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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.51, 2,018.37 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.51, 2,018.37 and 524.45 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.51 : 2,018.37 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.51/2,018.37 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.51x = 2,018.37 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.51x = 1,058,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,534.15/1,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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