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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.15, 1,901.84 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.15, 1,901.84 and 446.24 is: 669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.15 : 1,901.84 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.15/1,901.84 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.15x = 1,901.84 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.15x = 848,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,665.34/1,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.21

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