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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.32, 1,894.03 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.32, 1,894.03 and 441.18 is: 661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.32 : 1,894.03 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.32/1,894.03 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.32x = 1,894.03 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.32x = 835,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,607.05/1,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.96

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