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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.62, 2,029.11 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.62, 2,029.11 and 531.01 is: 796.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.62 : 2,029.11 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.62/2,029.11 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.62x = 2,029.11 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.62x = 1,077,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,477.70/1,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.59

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