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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255, 1,882.67 and 389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255, 1,882.67 and 389.38 is: 584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255 : 1,882.67 = 389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255/1,882.67 = 389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255x = 1,882.67 × 389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255x = 733,074.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,074.04/1,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.12

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