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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.42, 1,883.04 and 389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.42, 1,883.04 and 389.71 is: 584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.42 : 1,883.04 = 389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.42/1,883.04 = 389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.42x = 1,883.04 × 389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.42x = 733,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,839.52/1,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.54

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