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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.90, 1,892.94 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.90, 1,892.94 and 440.08 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.90 : 1,892.94 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.90/1,892.94 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.90x = 1,892.94 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.90x = 833,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,045.04/1,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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