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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262, 1,893.28 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262, 1,893.28 and 532.20 is: 798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262 : 1,893.28 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262/1,893.28 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262x = 1,893.28 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262x = 1,007,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,603.62/1,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.42

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