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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.63, 2,018.75 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.63, 2,018.75 and 524.71 is: 786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.63 : 2,018.75 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.63/2,018.75 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.63x = 2,018.75 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.63x = 1,059,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,254.60/1,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.60

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