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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.48, 2,093.84 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.48, 2,093.84 and 529.84 is: 794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.48 : 2,093.84 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.48/2,093.84 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.48x = 2,093.84 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.48x = 1,109,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,400.19/1,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.43

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