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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.24, 1,956.36 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.24, 1,956.36 and 534.76 is: 802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.24 : 1,956.36 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.24/1,956.36 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.24x = 1,956.36 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.24x = 1,046,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,183.07/1,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.14

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