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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.94, 1,891.10 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.94, 1,891.10 and 395.25 is: 592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.94 : 1,891.10 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.94/1,891.10 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.94x = 1,891.10 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.94x = 747,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,461.81/1,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.78

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