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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.70, 1,673.57 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.70, 1,673.57 and 530.76 is: 796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.70 : 1,673.57 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.70/1,673.57 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.70x = 1,673.57 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.70x = 888,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,263.35/1,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.15

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