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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.12, 1,888.86 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.12, 1,888.86 and 393.50 is: 590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.12 : 1,888.86 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.12/1,888.86 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.12x = 1,888.86 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.12x = 743,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,266.41/1,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.31

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