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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.65, 2,027.43 and 530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.65, 2,027.43 and 530.25 is: 794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.65 : 2,027.43 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.65/2,027.43 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.65x = 2,027.43 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.65x = 1,075,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,037.15/1,352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.76

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