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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.72, 1,892.97 and 532.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.72, 1,892.97 and 532.81 is: 798.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.72 : 1,892.97 = 532.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.72/1,892.97 = 532.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.72x = 1,892.97 × 532.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.72x = 1,008,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,595.71/1,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.75

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