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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.99, 1,902.83 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.99, 1,902.83 and 446.27 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.99 : 1,902.83 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.99/1,902.83 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.99x = 1,902.83 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.99x = 849,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,175.94/1,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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