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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.48, 1,881.60 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.48, 1,881.60 and 388.92 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.48 : 1,881.60 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.48/1,881.60 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.48x = 1,881.60 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.48x = 731,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,791.87/1,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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