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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.38, 1,892.20 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.38, 1,892.20 and 439.56 is: 659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.38 : 1,892.20 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.38/1,892.20 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.38x = 1,892.20 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.38x = 831,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,735.43/1,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.39

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