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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.74, 1,890.47 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.74, 1,890.47 and 438.01 is: 657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.74 : 1,890.47 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.74/1,890.47 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.74x = 1,890.47 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.74x = 828,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,051.77/1,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.32

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