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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262, 1,893.34 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262, 1,893.34 and 440.32 is: 660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262 : 1,893.34 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262/1,893.34 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262x = 1,893.34 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262x = 833,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,675.47/1,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.60

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