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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.20, 1,889.82 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.20, 1,889.82 and 382.52 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.20 : 1,889.82 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.20/1,889.82 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.20x = 1,889.82 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.20x = 722,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,893.95/1,260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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