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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.97, 1,893.20 and 440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.97, 1,893.20 and 440.27 is: 660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.97 : 1,893.20 = 440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.97/1,893.20 = 440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.97x = 1,893.20 × 440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.97x = 833,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,507.50/1,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.48

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