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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.34, 1,890.82 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.34, 1,890.82 and 438.62 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.34 : 1,890.82 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.34/1,890.82 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.34x = 1,890.82 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.34x = 829,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,353.20/1,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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