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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.88, 1,892.96 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.88, 1,892.96 and 440.04 is: 660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.88 : 1,892.96 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.88/1,892.96 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.88x = 1,892.96 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.88x = 832,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,978.12/1,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.11

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