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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.08, 2,019.86 and 524.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.08, 2,019.86 and 524.41 is: 786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.08 : 2,019.86 = 524.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.08/2,019.86 = 524.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.08x = 2,019.86 × 524.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.08x = 1,059,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,239.60/1,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.32

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