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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.39, 1,902.59 and 446.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.39, 1,902.59 and 446.57 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.39 : 1,902.59 = 446.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.39/1,902.59 = 446.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.39x = 1,902.59 × 446.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.39x = 849,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,627.87/1,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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