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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116, 1,671.76 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116, 1,671.76 and 530.10 is: 794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116 : 1,671.76 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116/1,671.76 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116x = 1,671.76 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116x = 886,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,199.98/1,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.09

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