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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.95, 1,893.75 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.95, 1,893.75 and 440.98 is: 661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.95 : 1,893.75 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.95/1,893.75 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.95x = 1,893.75 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.95x = 835,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,105.88/1,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.23

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