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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.56, 1,893.30 and 440.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.56, 1,893.30 and 440.59 is: 660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.56 : 1,893.30 = 440.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.56/1,893.30 = 440.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.56x = 1,893.30 × 440.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.56x = 834,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,169.05/1,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.70

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