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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.16, 1,891.68 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.16, 1,891.68 and 383.62 is: 575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.16 : 1,891.68 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.16/1,891.68 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.16x = 1,891.68 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.16x = 725,686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,686.28/1,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.41

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