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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.43, 1,889.19 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.43, 1,889.19 and 393.75 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.43 : 1,889.19 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.43/1,889.19 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.43x = 1,889.19 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.43x = 743,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,868.56/1,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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