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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.40, 1,888.50 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.40, 1,888.50 and 393.24 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.40 : 1,888.50 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.40/1,888.50 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.40x = 1,888.50 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.40x = 742,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,633.74/1,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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