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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.80, 1,956.84 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.80, 1,956.84 and 535.12 is: 802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.80 : 1,956.84 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.80/1,956.84 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.80x = 1,956.84 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.80x = 1,047,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,144.22/1,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.53

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