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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.40, 1,892.97 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.40, 1,892.97 and 440.48 is: 660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.40 : 1,892.97 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.40/1,892.97 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.40x = 1,892.97 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.40x = 833,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,805.96/1,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.49

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