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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.02, 1,891.52 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.02, 1,891.52 and 383.52 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.02 : 1,891.52 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.02/1,891.52 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.02x = 1,891.52 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.02x = 725,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,427.25/1,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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