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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.99, 1,902.44 and 446.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.99, 1,902.44 and 446.39 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.99 : 1,902.44 = 446.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.99/1,902.44 = 446.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.99x = 1,902.44 × 446.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.99x = 849,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,230.19/1,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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