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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.16, 1,891.14 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.16, 1,891.14 and 439.98 is: 659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.16 : 1,891.14 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.16/1,891.14 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.16x = 1,891.14 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.16x = 832,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,063.78/1,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.24

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