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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.28, 1,890.45 and 529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.28, 1,890.45 and 529.86 is: 794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.28 : 1,890.45 = 529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.28/1,890.45 = 529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.28x = 1,890.45 × 529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.28x = 1,001,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,680.93/1,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.81

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