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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.24, 1,891.74 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.24, 1,891.74 and 395.50 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.24 : 1,891.74 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.24/1,891.74 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.24x = 1,891.74 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.24x = 748,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,183.17/1,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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