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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.37, 1,892.06 and 395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.37, 1,892.06 and 395.75 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.37 : 1,892.06 = 395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.37/1,892.06 = 395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.37x = 1,892.06 × 395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.37x = 748,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,782.75/1,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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