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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.86, 1,883.58 and 390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.86, 1,883.58 and 390.11 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.86 : 1,883.58 = 390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.86/1,883.58 = 390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.86x = 1,883.58 × 390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.86x = 734,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,793.98/1,255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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