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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.04, 1,890.98 and 530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.04, 1,890.98 and 530.21 is: 795.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.04 : 1,890.98 = 530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.04/1,890.98 = 530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.04x = 1,890.98 × 530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.04x = 1,002,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,613.85/1,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.07

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