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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.43, 1,892.55 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.43, 1,892.55 and 383.96 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.43 : 1,892.55 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.43/1,892.55 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.43x = 1,892.55 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.43x = 726,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,661.58/1,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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