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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.23, 1,897.95 and 387.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.23, 1,897.95 and 387.71 is: 581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.23 : 1,897.95 = 387.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.23/1,897.95 = 387.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.23x = 1,897.95 × 387.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.23x = 735,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,854.19/1,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.60

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