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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.28, 2,029.50 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.28, 2,029.50 and 530.94 is: 796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.28 : 2,029.50 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.28/2,029.50 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.28x = 2,029.50 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.28x = 1,077,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,542.73/1,352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.83

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