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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.59, 2,094.87 and 530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.59, 2,094.87 and 530.90 is: 796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.59 : 2,094.87 = 530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.59/2,094.87 = 530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.59x = 2,094.87 × 530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.59x = 1,112,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,165.86/1,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.35

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