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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.72, 1,892.84 and 530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.72, 1,892.84 and 530.87 is: 796.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.72 : 1,892.84 = 530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.72/1,892.84 = 530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.72x = 1,892.84 × 530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.72x = 1,004,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,851.97/1,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.41

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