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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.70, 2,028.58 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.70, 2,028.58 and 530.18 is: 795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.70 : 2,028.58 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.70/2,028.58 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.70x = 2,028.58 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.70x = 1,075,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,512.54/1,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.67

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