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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.04, 2,019.48 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.04, 2,019.48 and 525.16 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.04 : 2,019.48 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.04/2,019.48 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.04x = 2,019.48 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.04x = 1,060,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,550.12/1,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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