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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.59, 1,889.80 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.59, 1,889.80 and 438.76 is: 657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.59 : 1,889.80 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.59/1,889.80 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.59x = 1,889.80 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.59x = 829,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,159.20/1,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.75

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