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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.23, 2,020.44 and 525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.23, 2,020.44 and 525.29 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.23 : 2,020.44 = 525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.23/2,020.44 = 525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.23x = 2,020.44 × 525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.23x = 1,061,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,308.80/1,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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