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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.20, 1,891.74 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.20, 1,891.74 and 395.52 is: 593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.20 : 1,891.74 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.20/1,891.74 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.20x = 1,891.74 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.20x = 748,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,221.00/1,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.26

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