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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.67, 1,891.89 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.67, 1,891.89 and 384.03 is: 575.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.67 : 1,891.89 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.67/1,891.89 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.67x = 1,891.89 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.67x = 726,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,542.52/1,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.86

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