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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.76, 1,893.69 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.76, 1,893.69 and 385.22 is: 577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.76 : 1,893.69 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.76/1,893.69 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.76x = 1,893.69 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.76x = 729,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,487.26/1,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.69

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