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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.06, 1,900.73 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.06, 1,900.73 and 389.56 is: 584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.06 : 1,900.73 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.06/1,900.73 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.06x = 1,900.73 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.06x = 740,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,448.38/1,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.38

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