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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.87, 1,893.49 and 531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.87, 1,893.49 and 531.43 is: 797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.87 : 1,893.49 = 531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.87/1,893.49 = 531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.87x = 1,893.49 × 531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.87x = 1,006,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,251.33/1,261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.43

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