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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.70, 1,882.15 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.70, 1,882.15 and 389.01 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.70 : 1,882.15 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.70/1,882.15 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.70x = 1,882.15 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.70x = 732,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,174.20/1,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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