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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.55, 1,964.75 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.55, 1,964.75 and 529.74 is: 794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.55 : 1,964.75 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.55/1,964.75 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.55x = 1,964.75 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.55x = 1,040,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,804.02/1,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.78

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