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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854, 1,280.52 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854, 1,280.52 and 391.52 is: 587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854 : 1,280.52 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854/1,280.52 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854x = 1,280.52 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854x = 501,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,349.19/854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.06

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