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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.06, 1,884.10 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.06, 1,884.10 and 390.38 is: 585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.06 : 1,884.10 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.06/1,884.10 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.06x = 1,884.10 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.06x = 735,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,504.56/1,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.56

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