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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.23, 2,027.48 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.23, 2,027.48 and 530.58 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.23 : 2,027.48 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.23/2,027.48 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.23x = 2,027.48 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.23x = 1,075,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,745.29/1,352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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