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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.26, 1,882.62 and 389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.26, 1,882.62 and 389.38 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.26 : 1,882.62 = 389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.26/1,882.62 = 389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.26x = 1,882.62 × 389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.26x = 733,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,054.58/1,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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