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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.15, 1,889.15 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.15, 1,889.15 and 438.32 is: 657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.15 : 1,889.15 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.15/1,889.15 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.15x = 1,889.15 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.15x = 828,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,044.13/1,260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.10

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