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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.91, 1,892.27 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.91, 1,892.27 and 440.73 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.91 : 1,892.27 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.91/1,892.27 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.91x = 1,892.27 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.91x = 833,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,977.95/1,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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