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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.91, 1,890.07 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.91, 1,890.07 and 437.96 is: 657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.91 : 1,890.07 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.91/1,890.07 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.91x = 1,890.07 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.91x = 827,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,778.69/1,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.01

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