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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.58, 1,895.02 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.58, 1,895.02 and 385.94 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.58 : 1,895.02 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.58/1,895.02 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.58x = 1,895.02 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.58x = 731,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,364.02/1,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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