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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.84, 1,883.40 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.84, 1,883.40 and 389.92 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.84 : 1,883.40 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.84/1,883.40 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.84x = 1,883.40 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.84x = 734,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,375.33/1,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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