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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.63, 1,901.49 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.63, 1,901.49 and 446.48 is: 669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.63 : 1,901.49 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.63/1,901.49 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.63x = 1,901.49 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.63x = 848,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,975.72/1,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.73

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