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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262, 1,892.52 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262, 1,892.52 and 440.12 is: 660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262 : 1,892.52 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262/1,892.52 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262x = 1,892.52 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262x = 832,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,935.90/1,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.01

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