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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.46, 1,892.04 and 439.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.46, 1,892.04 and 439.67 is: 659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.46 : 1,892.04 = 439.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.46/1,892.04 = 439.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.46x = 1,892.04 × 439.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.46x = 831,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,863.77/1,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.45

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