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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.83, 2,028.46 and 530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.83, 2,028.46 and 530.14 is: 794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.83 : 2,028.46 = 530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.83/2,028.46 = 530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.83x = 2,028.46 × 530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.83x = 1,075,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,354.99/1,352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.90

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