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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.85, 1,893.63 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.85, 1,893.63 and 440.88 is: 661.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.85 : 1,893.63 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.85/1,893.63 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.85x = 1,893.63 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.85x = 834,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,863.59/1,262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.09

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