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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.56, 1,889.68 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.56, 1,889.68 and 382.09 is: 573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.56 : 1,889.68 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.56/1,889.68 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.56x = 1,889.68 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.56x = 722,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,025.89/1,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.24

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