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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.53, 1,892.49 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.53, 1,892.49 and 395.64 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.53 : 1,892.49 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.53/1,892.49 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.53x = 1,892.49 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.53x = 748,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,744.74/1,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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