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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.83, 1,894.25 and 441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.83, 1,894.25 and 441.10 is: 661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.83 : 1,894.25 = 441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.83/1,894.25 = 441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.83x = 1,894.25 × 441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.83x = 835,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,553.68/1,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.65

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