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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.44, 1,884.76 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.44, 1,884.76 and 390.76 is: 586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.44 : 1,884.76 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.44/1,884.76 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.44x = 1,884.76 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.44x = 736,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,488.82/1,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.17

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