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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.91, 1,894.35 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.91, 1,894.35 and 441.18 is: 661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.91 : 1,894.35 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.91/1,894.35 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.91x = 1,894.35 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.91x = 835,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,749.33/1,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.76

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