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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.10, 1,893.36 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.10, 1,893.36 and 440.16 is: 660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.10 : 1,893.36 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.10/1,893.36 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.10x = 1,893.36 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.10x = 833,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,381.34/1,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.31

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