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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.15, 1,889.02 and 437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.15, 1,889.02 and 437.30 is: 656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.15 : 1,889.02 = 437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.15/1,889.02 = 437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.15x = 1,889.02 × 437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.15x = 826,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,066.63/1,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.05

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