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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.16, 2,526.24 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.16, 2,526.24 and 530 is: 795.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.16 : 2,526.24 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.16/2,526.24 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.16x = 2,526.24 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.16x = 1,338,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,907.20/1,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.00

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