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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.51, 1,970.11 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.51, 1,970.11 and 532.72 is: 799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.51 : 1,970.11 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.51/1,970.11 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.51x = 1,970.11 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.51x = 1,049,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,504.49/1,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.01

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