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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.64, 1,897.94 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.64, 1,897.94 and 387.86 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.64 : 1,897.94 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.64/1,897.94 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.64x = 1,897.94 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.64x = 736,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,135.01/1,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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