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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.20, 1,888.50 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.20, 1,888.50 and 381.52 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.20 : 1,888.50 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.20/1,888.50 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.20x = 1,888.50 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.20x = 720,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,500.52/1,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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