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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.34, 1,893.75 and 440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.34, 1,893.75 and 440.67 is: 661.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.34 : 1,893.75 = 440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.34/1,893.75 = 440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.34x = 1,893.75 × 440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.34x = 834,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,518.81/1,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.09

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