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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.66, 2,027.79 and 531.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.66, 2,027.79 and 531.53 is: 796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.66 : 2,027.79 = 531.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.66/2,027.79 = 531.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.66x = 2,027.79 × 531.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.66x = 1,077,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,831.22/1,352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.82

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