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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.54, 2,021.73 and 526.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.54, 2,021.73 and 526.66 is: 789.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.54 : 2,021.73 = 526.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.54/2,021.73 = 526.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.54x = 2,021.73 × 526.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.54x = 1,064,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,764.32/1,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.57

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