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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.41, 1,895.06 and 385.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.41, 1,895.06 and 385.87 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.41 : 1,895.06 = 385.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.41/1,895.06 = 385.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.41x = 1,895.06 × 385.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.41x = 731,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,245.84/1,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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