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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.81, 1,890.72 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.81, 1,890.72 and 383.04 is: 574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.81 : 1,890.72 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.81/1,890.72 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.81x = 1,890.72 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.81x = 724,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,221.39/1,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.41

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