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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.76, 1,962.63 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.76, 1,962.63 and 528.49 is: 792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.76 : 1,962.63 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.76/1,962.63 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.76x = 1,962.63 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.76x = 1,037,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,220.52/1,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.52

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