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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.06, 1,891.77 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.06, 1,891.77 and 395.08 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.06 : 1,891.77 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.06/1,891.77 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.06x = 1,891.77 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.06x = 747,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,400.49/1,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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