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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.15, 1,899.50 and 388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.15, 1,899.50 and 388.61 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.15 : 1,899.50 = 388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.15/1,899.50 = 388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.15x = 1,899.50 × 388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.15x = 738,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,153.25/1,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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