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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.62, 1,892.48 and 531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.62, 1,892.48 and 531.09 is: 796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.62 : 1,892.48 = 531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.62/1,892.48 = 531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.62x = 1,892.48 × 531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.62x = 1,005,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,074.55/1,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.65

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