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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.90, 1,889.22 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.90, 1,889.22 and 394.10 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.90 : 1,889.22 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.90/1,889.22 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.90x = 1,889.22 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.90x = 744,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,541.60/1,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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