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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.88, 1,891.38 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.88, 1,891.38 and 395.26 is: 592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.88 : 1,891.38 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.88/1,891.38 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.88x = 1,891.38 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.88x = 747,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,586.86/1,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.91

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