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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.90, 1,892.60 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.90, 1,892.60 and 440.22 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.90 : 1,892.60 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.90/1,892.60 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.90x = 1,892.60 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.90x = 833,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,160.37/1,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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