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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.16, 1,890.18 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.16, 1,890.18 and 382.62 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.16 : 1,890.18 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.16/1,890.18 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.16x = 1,890.18 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.16x = 723,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,220.67/1,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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