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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.66, 1,902.90 and 446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.66, 1,902.90 and 446.86 is: 670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.66 : 1,902.90 = 446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.66/1,902.90 = 446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.66x = 1,902.90 × 446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.66x = 850,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,329.89/1,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.26

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