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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.97, 1,891.39 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.97, 1,891.39 and 439.30 is: 658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.97 : 1,891.39 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.97/1,891.39 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.97x = 1,891.39 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.97x = 830,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,887.63/1,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.93

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