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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.53, 1,890.99 and 530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.53, 1,890.99 and 530.31 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.53 : 1,890.99 = 530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.53/1,890.99 = 530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.53x = 1,890.99 × 530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.53x = 1,002,808.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,808.26/1,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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