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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.02, 1,891.24 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.02, 1,891.24 and 395.12 is: 592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.02 : 1,891.24 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.02/1,891.24 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.02x = 1,891.24 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.02x = 747,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,266.75/1,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.59

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