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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.20, 1,890.57 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.20, 1,890.57 and 382.73 is: 574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.20 : 1,890.57 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.20/1,890.57 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.20x = 1,890.57 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.20x = 723,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,577.86/1,260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.18

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