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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.32, 2,020.16 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.32, 2,020.16 and 525.44 is: 787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.32 : 2,020.16 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.32/2,020.16 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.32x = 2,020.16 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.32x = 1,061,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,472.87/1,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.84

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