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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.91, 1,885.38 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.91, 1,885.38 and 391.24 is: 586.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.91 : 1,885.38 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.91/1,885.38 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.91x = 1,885.38 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.91x = 737,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,636.07/1,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.86

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