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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.37, 2,044.59 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.37, 2,044.59 and 530.24 is: 795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.37 : 2,044.59 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.37/2,044.59 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.37x = 2,044.59 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.37x = 1,084,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,123.40/1,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.18

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