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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.43, 1,892.13 and 521.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.43, 1,892.13 and 521.45 is: 782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.43 : 1,892.13 = 521.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.43/1,892.13 = 521.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.43x = 1,892.13 × 521.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.43x = 986,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,655.92/1,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.18

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