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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.48, 2,029.66 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.48, 2,029.66 and 530.76 is: 796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.48 : 2,029.66 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.48/2,029.66 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.48x = 2,029.66 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.48x = 1,077,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,262.34/1,352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.51

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