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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.27, 1,890.40 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.27, 1,890.40 and 382.77 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.27 : 1,890.40 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.27/1,890.40 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.27x = 1,890.40 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.27x = 723,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,588.41/1,260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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