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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.46, 1,902.97 and 446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.46, 1,902.97 and 446.74 is: 670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.46 : 1,902.97 = 446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.46/1,902.97 = 446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.46x = 1,902.97 × 446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.46x = 850,135.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,135.54/1,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.21

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