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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.73, 1,892.73 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.73, 1,892.73 and 384.23 is: 576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.73 : 1,892.73 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.73/1,892.73 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.73x = 1,892.73 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.73x = 727,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,243.65/1,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.39

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