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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.10, 1,883.05 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.10, 1,883.05 and 389.41 is: 584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.10 : 1,883.05 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.10/1,883.05 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.10x = 1,883.05 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.10x = 733,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,272.82/1,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.24

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