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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.78, 1,891.88 and 531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.78, 1,891.88 and 531.05 is: 795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.78 : 1,891.88 = 531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.78/1,891.88 = 531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.78x = 1,891.88 × 531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.78x = 1,004,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,670.76/1,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.61

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