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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.69, 1,898.76 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.69, 1,898.76 and 388.17 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.69 : 1,898.76 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.69/1,898.76 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.69x = 1,898.76 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.69x = 737,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,041.67/1,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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