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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.19, 2,093.63 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.19, 2,093.63 and 531.03 is: 795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.19 : 2,093.63 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.19/2,093.63 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.19x = 2,093.63 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.19x = 1,111,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,777.68/1,397.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.72

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