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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.46, 1,892.11 and 395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.46, 1,892.11 and 395.54 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.46 : 1,892.11 = 395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.46/1,892.11 = 395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.46x = 1,892.11 × 395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.46x = 748,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,405.19/1,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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