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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.43, 1,902.65 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.43, 1,902.65 and 446.69 is: 670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.43 : 1,902.65 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.43/1,902.65 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.43x = 1,902.65 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.43x = 849,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,897.25/1,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.04

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