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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.35, 1,888.97 and 381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.35, 1,888.97 and 381.81 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.35 : 1,888.97 = 381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.35/1,888.97 = 381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.35x = 1,888.97 × 381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.35x = 721,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,225.73/1,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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