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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.68, 1,890.88 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.68, 1,890.88 and 530.28 is: 794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.68 : 1,890.88 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.68/1,890.88 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.68x = 1,890.88 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.68x = 1,002,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,695.85/1,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.73

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