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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.79, 1,890.52 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.79, 1,890.52 and 438.84 is: 658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.79 : 1,890.52 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.79/1,890.52 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.79x = 1,890.52 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.79x = 829,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,635.80/1,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.03

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