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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.26, 1,890.39 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.26, 1,890.39 and 530.35 is: 795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.26 : 1,890.39 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.26/1,890.39 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.26x = 1,890.39 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.26x = 1,002,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,562.62/1,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.52

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