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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.88, 1,893.13 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.88, 1,893.13 and 440.16 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.88 : 1,893.13 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.88/1,893.13 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.88x = 1,893.13 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.88x = 833,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,276.47/1,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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