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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.63, 1,889.06 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.63, 1,889.06 and 382.10 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.63 : 1,889.06 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.63/1,889.06 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.63x = 1,889.06 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.63x = 721,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,798.47/1,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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