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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.66, 1,891.89 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.66, 1,891.89 and 440.48 is: 659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.66 : 1,891.89 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.66/1,891.89 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.66x = 1,891.89 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.66x = 833,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,339.71/1,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.99

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