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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.77, 1,889.65 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.77, 1,889.65 and 382.27 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.77 : 1,889.65 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.77/1,889.65 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.77x = 1,889.65 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.77x = 722,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,356.51/1,259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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