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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.48, 1,889.96 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.48, 1,889.96 and 382.72 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.48 : 1,889.96 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.48/1,889.96 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.48x = 1,889.96 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.48x = 723,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,325.49/1,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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