Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.60, 2,094 and 530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,395.60, 2,094 and 530 is: 795.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,395.60 : 2,094 = 530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,395.60/2,094 = 530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,395.60x = 2,094 × 530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,395.60x = 1,109,820 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,109,820/1,395.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795.23
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