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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.01, 1,893.07 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.01, 1,893.07 and 440.34 is: 660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.01 : 1,893.07 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.01/1,893.07 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.01x = 1,893.07 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.01x = 833,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,587.90/1,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.52

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