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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.71, 2,028.51 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.71, 2,028.51 and 530.01 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.71 : 2,028.51 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.71/2,028.51 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.71x = 2,028.51 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.71x = 1,075,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,130.59/1,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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