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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.97, 1,892.15 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.97, 1,892.15 and 439.83 is: 659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.97 : 1,892.15 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.97/1,892.15 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.97x = 1,892.15 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.97x = 832,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,224.33/1,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.99

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