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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.66, 2,023.48 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.66, 2,023.48 and 527.52 is: 790.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.66 : 2,023.48 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.66/2,023.48 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.66x = 2,023.48 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.66x = 1,067,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,426.17/1,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.89

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