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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.03, 1,889.77 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.03, 1,889.77 and 393.87 is: 590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.03 : 1,889.77 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.03/1,889.77 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.03x = 1,889.77 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.03x = 744,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,323.71/1,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.72

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