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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.68, 1,892.25 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.68, 1,892.25 and 383.99 is: 575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.68 : 1,892.25 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.68/1,892.25 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.68x = 1,892.25 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.68x = 726,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,595.62/1,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.90

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