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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.94, 1,901.74 and 446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.94, 1,901.74 and 446.14 is: 669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.94 : 1,901.74 = 446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.94/1,901.74 = 446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.94x = 1,901.74 × 446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.94x = 848,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,442.28/1,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.15

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