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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.44, 1,889.02 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.44, 1,889.02 and 393.72 is: 590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.44 : 1,889.02 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.44/1,889.02 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.44x = 1,889.02 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.44x = 743,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,744.95/1,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.54

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