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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.17, 1,890.54 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.17, 1,890.54 and 394.88 is: 591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.17 : 1,890.54 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.17/1,890.54 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.17x = 1,890.54 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.17x = 746,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,526.98/1,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.93

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