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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.78, 1,893.03 and 530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.78, 1,893.03 and 530.98 is: 796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.78 : 1,893.03 = 530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.78/1,893.03 = 530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.78x = 1,893.03 × 530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.78x = 1,005,161.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,161.07/1,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.62

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