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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.87, 1,891.49 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.87, 1,891.49 and 395.25 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.87 : 1,891.49 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.87/1,891.49 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.87x = 1,891.49 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.87x = 747,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,609.45/1,260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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