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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.69, 1,962.52 and 528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.69, 1,962.52 and 528.55 is: 792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.69 : 1,962.52 = 528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.69/1,962.52 = 528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.69x = 1,962.52 × 528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.69x = 1,037,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,286.69/1,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.61

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