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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.28, 1,890.28 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.28, 1,890.28 and 530.68 is: 795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.28 : 1,890.28 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.28/1,890.28 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.28x = 1,890.28 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.28x = 1,003,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,133.79/1,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.33

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