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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.88, 1,885.32 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.88, 1,885.32 and 391.26 is: 586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.88 : 1,885.32 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.88/1,885.32 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.88x = 1,885.32 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.88x = 737,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,650.30/1,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.89

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