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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.67, 1,894.01 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.67, 1,894.01 and 440.75 is: 661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.67 : 1,894.01 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.67/1,894.01 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.67x = 1,894.01 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.67x = 834,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,784.91/1,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.13

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