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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.63, 1,891.22 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.63, 1,891.22 and 394.88 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.63 : 1,891.22 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.63/1,891.22 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.63x = 1,891.22 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.63x = 746,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,793.52/1,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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