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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.86, 2,030.10 and 531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.86, 2,030.10 and 531.22 is: 797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.86 : 2,030.10 = 531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.86/2,030.10 = 531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.86x = 2,030.10 × 531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.86x = 1,078,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,429.72/1,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.15

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