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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.56, 1,950.72 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.56, 1,950.72 and 531 is: 796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.56 : 1,950.72 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.56/1,950.72 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.56x = 1,950.72 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.56x = 1,035,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,832.32/1,300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.45

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