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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.71, 2,019.45 and 524.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.71, 2,019.45 and 524.35 is: 786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.71 : 2,019.45 = 524.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.71/2,019.45 = 524.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.71x = 2,019.45 × 524.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.71x = 1,058,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,898.61/1,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.29

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