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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.68, 1,893.75 and 384.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.68, 1,893.75 and 384.99 is: 577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.68 : 1,893.75 = 384.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.68/1,893.75 = 384.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.68x = 1,893.75 × 384.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.68x = 729,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,074.81/1,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.40

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