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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.60, 2,027.53 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.60, 2,027.53 and 530.55 is: 795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.60 : 2,027.53 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.60/2,027.53 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.60x = 2,027.53 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.60x = 1,075,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,706.70/1,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.29

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