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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.45, 1,892.91 and 530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.45, 1,892.91 and 530.98 is: 796.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.45 : 1,892.91 = 530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.45/1,892.91 = 530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.45x = 1,892.91 × 530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.45x = 1,005,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,097.35/1,261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.78

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