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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.91, 1,882.34 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.91, 1,882.34 and 389.22 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.91 : 1,882.34 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.91/1,882.34 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.91x = 1,882.34 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.91x = 732,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,645.35/1,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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