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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.10, 1,888.98 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.10, 1,888.98 and 381.58 is: 572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.10 : 1,888.98 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.10/1,888.98 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.10x = 1,888.98 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.10x = 720,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,796.99/1,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.47

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