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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.93, 1,964.16 and 529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.93, 1,964.16 and 529.51 is: 793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.93 : 1,964.16 = 529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.93/1,964.16 = 529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.93x = 1,964.16 × 529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.93x = 1,040,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,042.36/1,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.97

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