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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.15, 1,961.49 and 528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.15, 1,961.49 and 528.53 is: 792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.15 : 1,961.49 = 528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.15/1,961.49 = 528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.15x = 1,961.49 × 528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.15x = 1,036,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,696.50/1,308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.49

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