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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.46, 1,892.48 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.46, 1,892.48 and 530.62 is: 796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.46 : 1,892.48 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.46/1,892.48 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.46x = 1,892.48 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.46x = 1,004,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,187.74/1,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.05

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