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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.44, 1,893.66 and 532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.44, 1,893.66 and 532 is: 798

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.44 : 1,893.66 = 532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.44/1,893.66 = 532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.44x = 1,893.66 × 532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.44x = 1,007,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,427.12/1,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798

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