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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.04, 1,947.48 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.04, 1,947.48 and 530.08 is: 794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.04 : 1,947.48 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.04/1,947.48 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.04x = 1,947.48 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.04x = 1,032,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,320.20/1,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.68

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