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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.16, 1,892.64 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.16, 1,892.64 and 440.98 is: 660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.16 : 1,892.64 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.16/1,892.64 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.16x = 1,892.64 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.16x = 834,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,616.39/1,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.74

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