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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.60, 1,888.70 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.60, 1,888.70 and 437.80 is: 656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.60 : 1,888.70 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.60/1,888.70 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.60x = 1,888.70 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.60x = 826,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,872.86/1,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.46

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