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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.96, 2,019.81 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.96, 2,019.81 and 524.63 is: 786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.96 : 2,019.81 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.96/2,019.81 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.96x = 2,019.81 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.96x = 1,059,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,652.92/1,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.70

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