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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.47, 1,952.21 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.47, 1,952.21 and 531.97 is: 797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.47 : 1,952.21 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.47/1,952.21 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.47x = 1,952.21 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.47x = 1,038,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,512.05/1,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.95

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