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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.92, 1,902.47 and 446.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.92, 1,902.47 and 446.81 is: 670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.92 : 1,902.47 = 446.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.92/1,902.47 = 446.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.92x = 1,902.47 × 446.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.92x = 850,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,030.87/1,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.41

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