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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.89, 1,894.79 and 441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.89, 1,894.79 and 441.39 is: 662.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.89 : 1,894.79 = 441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.89/1,894.79 = 441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.89x = 1,894.79 × 441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.89x = 836,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,341.36/1,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.24

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