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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.01, 1,890.15 and 438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.01, 1,890.15 and 438.19 is: 657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.01 : 1,890.15 = 438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.01/1,890.15 = 438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.01x = 1,890.15 × 438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.01x = 828,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,244.83/1,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.33

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