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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.76, 1,891.34 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.76, 1,891.34 and 439.27 is: 658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.76 : 1,891.34 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.76/1,891.34 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.76x = 1,891.34 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.76x = 830,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,810.02/1,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.98

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