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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.83, 1,892.76 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.83, 1,892.76 and 384.48 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.83 : 1,892.76 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.83/1,892.76 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.83x = 1,892.76 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.83x = 727,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,728.36/1,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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