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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.01, 1,901.88 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.01, 1,901.88 and 446.31 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.01 : 1,901.88 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.01/1,901.88 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.01x = 1,901.88 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.01x = 848,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,828.06/1,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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