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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.69, 1,889.80 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.69, 1,889.80 and 382.17 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.69 : 1,889.80 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.69/1,889.80 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.69x = 1,889.80 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.69x = 722,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,220.37/1,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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