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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.06, 2,019.51 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.06, 2,019.51 and 525.18 is: 787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.06 : 2,019.51 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.06/2,019.51 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.06x = 2,019.51 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.06x = 1,060,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,606.26/1,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.35

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