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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.78, 1,892.85 and 395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.78, 1,892.85 and 395.86 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.78 : 1,892.85 = 395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.78/1,892.85 = 395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.78x = 1,892.85 × 395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.78x = 749,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,303.60/1,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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