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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.28, 2,526.83 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.28, 2,526.83 and 530.03 is: 795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.28 : 2,526.83 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.28/2,526.83 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.28x = 2,526.83 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.28x = 1,339,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,295.70/1,684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.17

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