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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.43, 1,890.87 and 438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.43, 1,890.87 and 438.46 is: 657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.43 : 1,890.87 = 438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.43/1,890.87 = 438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.43x = 1,890.87 × 438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.43x = 829,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,070.86/1,260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.77

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