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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.06, 2,019.32 and 525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.06, 2,019.32 and 525.86 is: 788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.06 : 2,019.32 = 525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.06/2,019.32 = 525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.06x = 2,019.32 × 525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.06x = 1,061,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,879.62/1,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.29

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