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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.64, 2,027.48 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.64, 2,027.48 and 530.76 is: 795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.64 : 2,027.48 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.64/2,027.48 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.64x = 2,027.48 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.64x = 1,076,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,102.63/1,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.56

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