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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.09, 2,022.86 and 526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.09, 2,022.86 and 526.42 is: 789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.09 : 2,022.86 = 526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.09/2,022.86 = 526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.09x = 2,022.86 × 526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.09x = 1,064,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,863.85/1,349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.32

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