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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.02, 1,893.24 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.02, 1,893.24 and 440.72 is: 660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.02 : 1,893.24 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.02/1,893.24 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.02x = 1,893.24 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.02x = 834,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,388.73/1,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.63

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