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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.41, 1,891.52 and 440.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.41, 1,891.52 and 440.23 is: 659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.41 : 1,891.52 = 440.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.41/1,891.52 = 440.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.41x = 1,891.52 × 440.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.41x = 832,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,701.65/1,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.61

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