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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.26, 1,951.20 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.26, 1,951.20 and 530.76 is: 796.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.26 : 1,951.20 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.26/1,951.20 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.26x = 1,951.20 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.26x = 1,035,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,618.91/1,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.47

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