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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.02, 1,893.02 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.02, 1,893.02 and 384.52 is: 576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.02 : 1,893.02 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.02/1,893.02 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.02x = 1,893.02 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.02x = 727,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,904.05/1,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.78

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