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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.46, 2,029.29 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.46, 2,029.29 and 530.46 is: 795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.46 : 2,029.29 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.46/2,029.29 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.46x = 2,029.29 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.46x = 1,076,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,457.17/1,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.93

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