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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.55, 2,095.74 and 530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.55, 2,095.74 and 530.87 is: 796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.55 : 2,095.74 = 530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.55/2,095.74 = 530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.55x = 2,095.74 × 530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.55x = 1,112,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,565.49/1,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.65

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