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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.48, 2,021.28 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.48, 2,021.28 and 525.96 is: 788.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.48 : 2,021.28 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.48/2,021.28 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.48x = 2,021.28 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.48x = 1,063,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,112.43/1,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.96

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