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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.70, 1,889.51 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.70, 1,889.51 and 394.02 is: 591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.70 : 1,889.51 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.70/1,889.51 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.70x = 1,889.51 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.70x = 744,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,502.76/1,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.02

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