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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.39, 2,027.10 and 530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.39, 2,027.10 and 530.51 is: 795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.39 : 2,027.10 = 530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.39/2,027.10 = 530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.39x = 2,027.10 × 530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.39x = 1,075,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,396.82/1,352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.18

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