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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.36, 1,672.12 and 530.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.36, 1,672.12 and 530.13 is: 794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.36 : 1,672.12 = 530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.36/1,672.12 = 530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.36x = 1,672.12 × 530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.36x = 886,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,440.98/1,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.76

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