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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.70, 1,883.46 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.70, 1,883.46 and 390.08 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.70 : 1,883.46 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.70/1,883.46 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.70x = 1,883.46 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.70x = 734,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,700.08/1,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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