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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.54, 2,093.55 and 530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.54, 2,093.55 and 530.23 is: 794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.54 : 2,093.55 = 530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.54/2,093.55 = 530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.54x = 2,093.55 × 530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.54x = 1,110,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,063.02/1,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.87

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