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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.56, 1,891.91 and 531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.56, 1,891.91 and 531.74 is: 796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.56 : 1,891.91 = 531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.56/1,891.91 = 531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.56x = 1,891.91 × 531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.56x = 1,006,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,004.22/1,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.80

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