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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.95, 1,892.25 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.95, 1,892.25 and 439.98 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.95 : 1,892.25 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.95/1,892.25 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.95x = 1,892.25 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.95x = 832,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,552.16/1,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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