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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.74, 1,891.47 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.74, 1,891.47 and 395.06 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.74 : 1,891.47 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.74/1,891.47 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.74x = 1,891.47 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.74x = 747,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,244.14/1,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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