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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.56, 2,094.57 and 530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.56, 2,094.57 and 530.70 is: 795.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.56 : 2,094.57 = 530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.56/2,094.57 = 530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.56x = 2,094.57 × 530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.56x = 1,111,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,588.30/1,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.95

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