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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.79, 1,536.24 and 530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.79, 1,536.24 and 530.87 is: 795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.79 : 1,536.24 = 530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.79/1,536.24 = 530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.79x = 1,536.24 × 530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.79x = 815,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,547.57/1,025.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.04

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