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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.85, 1,883.73 and 390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.85, 1,883.73 and 390.16 is: 585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.85 : 1,883.73 = 390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.85/1,883.73 = 390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.85x = 1,883.73 × 390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.85x = 734,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,951.39/1,255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.22

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