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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.81, 1,892.22 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.81, 1,892.22 and 384.04 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.81 : 1,892.22 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.81/1,892.22 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.81x = 1,892.22 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.81x = 726,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,688.17/1,261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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