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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.16, 1,890.44 and 438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.16, 1,890.44 and 438.38 is: 657.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.16 : 1,890.44 = 438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.16/1,890.44 = 438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.16x = 1,890.44 × 438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.16x = 828,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,728.18/1,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.64

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