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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.01, 1,944.83 and 526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.01, 1,944.83 and 526.51 is: 790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.01 : 1,944.83 = 526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.01/1,944.83 = 526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.01x = 1,944.83 × 526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.01x = 1,023,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,969.81/1,296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.09

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