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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.40, 1,893.60 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.40, 1,893.60 and 440.52 is: 660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.40 : 1,893.60 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.40/1,893.60 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.40x = 1,893.60 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.40x = 834,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,168.67/1,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.78

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