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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.36, 1,890.54 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.36, 1,890.54 and 394.68 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.36 : 1,890.54 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.36/1,890.54 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.36x = 1,890.54 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.36x = 746,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,158.33/1,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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