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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.32, 2,526.26 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.32, 2,526.26 and 530.06 is: 795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.32 : 2,526.26 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.32/2,526.26 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.32x = 2,526.26 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.32x = 1,339,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,069.38/1,684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.02

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