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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.97, 1,895.18 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.97, 1,895.18 and 441.86 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.97 : 1,895.18 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.97/1,895.18 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.97x = 1,895.18 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.97x = 837,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,392.55/1,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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