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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.94, 1,891.44 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.94, 1,891.44 and 530.50 is: 795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.94 : 1,891.44 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.94/1,891.44 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.94x = 1,891.44 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.94x = 1,003,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,408.92/1,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.76

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