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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.50, 1,891.89 and 531.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.50, 1,891.89 and 531.06 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.50 : 1,891.89 = 531.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.50/1,891.89 = 531.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.50x = 1,891.89 × 531.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.50x = 1,004,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,707.10/1,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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