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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.36, 1,893.42 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.36, 1,893.42 and 440.48 is: 660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.36 : 1,893.42 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.36/1,893.42 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.36x = 1,893.42 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.36x = 834,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,013.64/1,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.68

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