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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.66, 1,893.92 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.66, 1,893.92 and 385.14 is: 577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.66 : 1,893.92 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.66/1,893.92 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.66x = 1,893.92 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.66x = 729,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,424.35/1,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.69

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