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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.59, 1,891.64 and 383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.59, 1,891.64 and 383.83 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.59 : 1,891.64 = 383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.59/1,891.64 = 383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.59x = 1,891.64 × 383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.59x = 726,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,068.18/1,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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