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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.82, 1,883.76 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.82, 1,883.76 and 389.96 is: 584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.82 : 1,883.76 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.82/1,883.76 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.82x = 1,883.76 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.82x = 734,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,591.05/1,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.95

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