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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.44, 1,890.06 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.44, 1,890.06 and 394.28 is: 591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.44 : 1,890.06 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.44/1,890.06 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.44x = 1,890.06 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.44x = 745,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,212.86/1,260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.23

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