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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.57, 2,028.92 and 530.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.57, 2,028.92 and 530.91 is: 796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.57 : 2,028.92 = 530.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.57/2,028.92 = 530.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.57x = 2,028.92 × 530.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.57x = 1,077,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,171.26/1,352.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.39

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