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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.68, 1,882.14 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.68, 1,882.14 and 389.24 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.68 : 1,882.14 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.68/1,882.14 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.68x = 1,882.14 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.68x = 732,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,604.17/1,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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