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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.60, 1,951.92 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.60, 1,951.92 and 531.68 is: 797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.60 : 1,951.92 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.60/1,951.92 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.60x = 1,951.92 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.60x = 1,037,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,796.83/1,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.32

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