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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.02, 2,023.50 and 527.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.02, 2,023.50 and 527.87 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.02 : 2,023.50 = 527.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.02/2,023.50 = 527.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.02x = 2,023.50 × 527.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.02x = 1,068,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,144.95/1,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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