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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.41, 1,902.51 and 446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.41, 1,902.51 and 446.62 is: 669.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.41 : 1,902.51 = 446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.41/1,902.51 = 446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.41x = 1,902.51 × 446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.41x = 849,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,699.02/1,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.89

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