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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.49, 1,891.09 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.49, 1,891.09 and 439.60 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.49 : 1,891.09 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.49/1,891.09 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.49x = 1,891.09 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.49x = 831,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,323.16/1,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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