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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.63, 1,894.26 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.63, 1,894.26 and 440.91 is: 661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.63 : 1,894.26 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.63/1,894.26 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.63x = 1,894.26 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.63x = 835,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,198.18/1,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.47

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