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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.91, 2,527.61 and 530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.91, 2,527.61 and 530.75 is: 796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.91 : 2,527.61 = 530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.91/2,527.61 = 530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.91x = 2,527.61 × 530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.91x = 1,341,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,529.01/1,684.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.20

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