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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.74, 1,885.30 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.74, 1,885.30 and 391.12 is: 586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.74 : 1,885.30 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.74/1,885.30 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.74x = 1,885.30 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.74x = 737,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,378.54/1,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.74

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