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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.83, 1,893.42 and 531.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.83, 1,893.42 and 531.91 is: 798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.83 : 1,893.42 = 531.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.83/1,893.42 = 531.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.83x = 1,893.42 × 531.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.83x = 1,007,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,129.03/1,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.15

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