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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.32, 1,882.96 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.32, 1,882.96 and 389.64 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.32 : 1,882.96 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.32/1,882.96 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.32x = 1,882.96 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.32x = 733,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,676.53/1,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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