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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.87, 2,027.90 and 530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.87, 2,027.90 and 530.14 is: 795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.87 : 2,027.90 = 530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.87/2,027.90 = 530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.87x = 2,027.90 × 530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.87x = 1,075,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,058.12/1,351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.24

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