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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.02, 1,893.16 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.02, 1,893.16 and 440.06 is: 660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.02 : 1,893.16 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.02/1,893.16 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.02x = 1,893.16 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.02x = 833,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,103.99/1,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.14

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