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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.73, 2,019.66 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.73, 2,019.66 and 524.80 is: 787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.73 : 2,019.66 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.73/2,019.66 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.73x = 2,019.66 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.73x = 1,059,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,917.57/1,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.03

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