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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.84, 1,898.72 and 388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.84, 1,898.72 and 388.34 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.84 : 1,898.72 = 388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.84/1,898.72 = 388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.84x = 1,898.72 × 388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.84x = 737,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,348.92/1,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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