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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.92, 1,964.88 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.92, 1,964.88 and 530 is: 795

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.92 : 1,964.88 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.92/1,964.88 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.92x = 1,964.88 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.92x = 1,041,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,386.40/1,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795

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