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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.58, 1,885.23 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.58, 1,885.23 and 391.14 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.58 : 1,885.23 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.58/1,885.23 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.58x = 1,885.23 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.58x = 737,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,388.86/1,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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