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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.26, 1,892.76 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.26, 1,892.76 and 439.54 is: 659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.26 : 1,892.76 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.26/1,892.76 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.26x = 1,892.76 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.26x = 831,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,943.73/1,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.61

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