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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.99, 1,892.36 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.99, 1,892.36 and 440.84 is: 660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.99 : 1,892.36 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.99/1,892.36 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.99x = 1,892.36 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.99x = 834,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,233.82/1,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.52

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