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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.50 : 1,883.25 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.50/1,883.25 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.50x = 1,883.25 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.50x = 734,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,114.39/1,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.72

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