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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.22, 1,892.07 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.22, 1,892.07 and 439.29 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.22 : 1,892.07 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.22/1,892.07 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.22x = 1,892.07 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.22x = 831,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,167.43/1,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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