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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.88, 1,890.93 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.88, 1,890.93 and 383.11 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.88 : 1,890.93 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.88/1,890.93 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.88x = 1,890.93 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.88x = 724,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,434.19/1,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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