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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.04, 1,889.98 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.04, 1,889.98 and 438.24 is: 657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.04 : 1,889.98 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.04/1,889.98 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.04x = 1,889.98 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.04x = 828,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,264.84/1,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.33

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