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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.99, 2,028.80 and 530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.99, 2,028.80 and 530.65 is: 796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.99 : 2,028.80 = 530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.99/2,028.80 = 530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.99x = 2,028.80 × 530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.99x = 1,076,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,582.72/1,351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.29

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