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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.70, 1,891.14 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.70, 1,891.14 and 438.87 is: 658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.70 : 1,891.14 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.70/1,891.14 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.70x = 1,891.14 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.70x = 829,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,964.61/1,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.34

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