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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.16, 1,892.04 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.16, 1,892.04 and 395.47 is: 593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.16 : 1,892.04 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.16/1,892.04 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.16x = 1,892.04 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.16x = 748,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,244.07/1,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.30

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