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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.56, 1,901.91 and 446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.56, 1,901.91 and 446.43 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.56 : 1,901.91 = 446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.56/1,901.91 = 446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.56x = 1,901.91 × 446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.56x = 849,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,069.68/1,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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