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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.04, 1,889.99 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.04, 1,889.99 and 382.50 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.04 : 1,889.99 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.04/1,889.99 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.04x = 1,889.99 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.04x = 722,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,921.18/1,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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