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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.86, 1,893.72 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.86, 1,893.72 and 440.93 is: 661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.86 : 1,893.72 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.86/1,893.72 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.86x = 1,893.72 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.86x = 834,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,997.96/1,262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.20

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