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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.78, 1,895.27 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.78, 1,895.27 and 441.90 is: 662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.78 : 1,895.27 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.78/1,895.27 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.78x = 1,895.27 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.78x = 837,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,517.60/1,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.71

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