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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.68, 2,020.14 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.68, 2,020.14 and 525.16 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.68 : 2,020.14 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.68/2,020.14 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.68x = 2,020.14 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.68x = 1,060,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,896.72/1,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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