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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.30, 1,892.06 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.30, 1,892.06 and 439.56 is: 659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.30 : 1,892.06 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.30/1,892.06 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.30x = 1,892.06 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.30x = 831,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,673.89/1,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.38

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