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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.62, 1,891.35 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.62, 1,891.35 and 438.86 is: 658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.62 : 1,891.35 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.62/1,891.35 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.62x = 1,891.35 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.62x = 830,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,037.86/1,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.44

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