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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.90, 1,890.86 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.90, 1,890.86 and 439.02 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.90 : 1,890.86 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.90/1,890.86 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.90x = 1,890.86 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.90x = 830,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,125.36/1,260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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