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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.61, 1,892.36 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.61, 1,892.36 and 440.07 is: 660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.61 : 1,892.36 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.61/1,892.36 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.61x = 1,892.36 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.61x = 832,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,762.39/1,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.08

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