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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.94, 1,885.42 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.94, 1,885.42 and 391.28 is: 586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.94 : 1,885.42 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.94/1,885.42 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.94x = 1,885.42 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.94x = 737,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,727.14/1,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.92

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