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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.48, 1,893.86 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.48, 1,893.86 and 440.60 is: 660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.48 : 1,893.86 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.48/1,893.86 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.48x = 1,893.86 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.48x = 834,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,434.72/1,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.95

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