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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.05, 2,019.68 and 525.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.05, 2,019.68 and 525.41 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.05 : 2,019.68 = 525.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.05/2,019.68 = 525.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.05x = 2,019.68 × 525.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.05x = 1,061,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,160.07/1,347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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