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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.62, 1,892.66 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.62, 1,892.66 and 440.15 is: 660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.62 : 1,892.66 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.62/1,892.66 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.62x = 1,892.66 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.62x = 833,042.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,042.63/1,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.30

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