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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.45, 1,901.81 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.45, 1,901.81 and 446.28 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.45 : 1,901.81 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.45/1,901.81 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.45x = 1,901.81 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.45x = 848,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,737.54/1,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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