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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.53, 1,964.27 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.53, 1,964.27 and 529.52 is: 794.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.53 : 1,964.27 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.53/1,964.27 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.53x = 1,964.27 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.53x = 1,040,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,123.85/1,309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.27

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