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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.59, 2,020.01 and 524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.59, 2,020.01 and 524.92 is: 787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.59 : 2,020.01 = 524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.59/2,020.01 = 524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.59x = 2,020.01 × 524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.59x = 1,060,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,343.65/1,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.43

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