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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.12, 1,886.12 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.12, 1,886.12 and 575.60 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.12 : 1,886.12 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.12/1,886.12 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.12x = 1,886.12 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.12x = 1,085,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,650.67/1,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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