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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.71, 1,891.34 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.71, 1,891.34 and 383.16 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.71 : 1,891.34 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.71/1,891.34 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.71x = 1,891.34 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.71x = 724,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,687.92/1,260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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