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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.47, 1,953.71 and 532.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.47, 1,953.71 and 532.97 is: 799.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.47 : 1,953.71 = 532.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.47/1,953.71 = 532.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.47x = 1,953.71 × 532.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.47x = 1,041,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,268.82/1,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.46

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