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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.70, 1,893.09 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.70, 1,893.09 and 440.56 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.70 : 1,893.09 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.70/1,893.09 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.70x = 1,893.09 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.70x = 834,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,010.26/1,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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