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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.76, 2,094.92 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.76, 2,094.92 and 530.88 is: 796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.76 : 2,094.92 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.76/2,094.92 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.76x = 2,094.92 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.76x = 1,112,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,151.13/1,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.24

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