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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.73, 1,892.37 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.73, 1,892.37 and 384.02 is: 575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.73 : 1,892.37 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.73/1,892.37 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.73x = 1,892.37 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.73x = 726,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,705.56/1,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.96

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