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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.46, 1,891.58 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.46, 1,891.58 and 439.63 is: 659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.46 : 1,891.58 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.46/1,891.58 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.46x = 1,891.58 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.46x = 831,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,591.69/1,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.23

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