Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.50, 1,883.25 and 389.81
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,255.50, 1,883.25 and 389.81 is: 584.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,255.50 : 1,883.25 = 389.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,255.50/1,883.25 = 389.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,255.50x = 1,883.25 × 389.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,255.50x = 734,114.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,114.39/1,255.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584.72
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