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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.80, 1,882.44 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.80, 1,882.44 and 389.12 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.80 : 1,882.44 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.80/1,882.44 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.80x = 1,882.44 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.80x = 732,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,495.05/1,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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