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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.52, 1,892.38 and 395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.52, 1,892.38 and 395.83 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.52 : 1,892.38 = 395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.52/1,892.38 = 395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.52x = 1,892.38 × 395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.52x = 749,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,060.78/1,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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