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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.88, 1,883.82 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.88, 1,883.82 and 390.12 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.88 : 1,883.82 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.88/1,883.82 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.88x = 1,883.82 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.88x = 734,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,915.86/1,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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