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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.82, 1,889.73 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.82, 1,889.73 and 394.14 is: 591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.82 : 1,889.73 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.82/1,889.73 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.82x = 1,889.73 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.82x = 744,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,818.18/1,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.21

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