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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.62, 1,893.21 and 532.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.62, 1,893.21 and 532.00 is: 797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.62 : 1,893.21 = 532.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.62/1,893.21 = 532.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.62x = 1,893.21 × 532.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.62x = 1,007,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,188.09/1,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.70

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