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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.44, 1,963.86 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.44, 1,963.86 and 529.98 is: 794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.44 : 1,963.86 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.44/1,963.86 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.44x = 1,963.86 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.44x = 1,040,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,806.52/1,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.85

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