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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.71, 2,022.45 and 526.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.71, 2,022.45 and 526.35 is: 789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.71 : 2,022.45 = 526.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.71/2,022.45 = 526.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.71x = 2,022.45 × 526.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.71x = 1,064,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,516.56/1,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.28

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