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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.94, 1,893.14 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.94, 1,893.14 and 440.24 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.94 : 1,893.14 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.94/1,893.14 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.94x = 1,893.14 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.94x = 833,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,435.95/1,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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