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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.23, 2,094.96 and 530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.23, 2,094.96 and 530.34 is: 795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.23 : 2,094.96 = 530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.23/2,094.96 = 530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.23x = 2,094.96 × 530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.23x = 1,111,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,041.09/1,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.74

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