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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.90, 1,894.10 and 441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.90, 1,894.10 and 441.22 is: 661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.90 : 1,894.10 = 441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.90/1,894.10 = 441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.90x = 1,894.10 × 441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.90x = 835,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,714.80/1,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.74

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