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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.93, 1,882.41 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.93, 1,882.41 and 389.25 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.93 : 1,882.41 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.93/1,882.41 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.93x = 1,882.41 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.93x = 732,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,728.09/1,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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