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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.84, 2,029.23 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.84, 2,029.23 and 530.52 is: 795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.84 : 2,029.23 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.84/2,029.23 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.84x = 2,029.23 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.84x = 1,076,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,547.10/1,352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.77

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