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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.52, 2,027.16 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.52, 2,027.16 and 530.46 is: 795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.52 : 2,027.16 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.52/2,027.16 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.52x = 2,027.16 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.52x = 1,075,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,327.29/1,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.05

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