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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.23, 1,891.98 and 530.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.23, 1,891.98 and 530.97 is: 796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.23 : 1,891.98 = 530.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.23/1,891.98 = 530.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.23x = 1,891.98 × 530.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.23x = 1,004,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,584.62/1,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.51

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