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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.21, 1,888.08 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.21, 1,888.08 and 381.45 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.21 : 1,888.08 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.21/1,888.08 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.21x = 1,888.08 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.21x = 720,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,208.12/1,259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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