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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.61, 1,883.73 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.61, 1,883.73 and 389.99 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.61 : 1,883.73 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.61/1,883.73 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.61x = 1,883.73 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.61x = 734,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,635.86/1,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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