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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.62, 1,883.61 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.62, 1,883.61 and 390 is: 585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.62 : 1,883.61 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.62/1,883.61 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.62x = 1,883.61 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.62x = 734,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,607.90/1,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.06

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