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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.63, 2,020.83 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.63, 2,020.83 and 525.88 is: 788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.63 : 2,020.83 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.63/2,020.83 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.63x = 2,020.83 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.63x = 1,062,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,714.08/1,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.58

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