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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.03, 1,890.34 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.03, 1,890.34 and 438.31 is: 657.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.03 : 1,890.34 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.03/1,890.34 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.03x = 1,890.34 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.03x = 828,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,556.19/1,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.57

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