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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.39, 1,896.86 and 386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.39, 1,896.86 and 386.90 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.39 : 1,896.86 = 386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.39/1,896.86 = 386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.39x = 1,896.86 × 386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.39x = 733,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,891.95/1,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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