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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.43, 1,902.93 and 446.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.43, 1,902.93 and 446.73 is: 670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.43 : 1,902.93 = 446.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.43/1,902.93 = 446.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.43x = 1,902.93 × 446.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.43x = 850,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,095.92/1,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.20

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