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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.66, 2,026.29 and 530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.66, 2,026.29 and 530.53 is: 795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.66 : 2,026.29 = 530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.66/2,026.29 = 530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.66x = 2,026.29 × 530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.66x = 1,075,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,007.63/1,351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.32

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