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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.67, 1,903.14 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.67, 1,903.14 and 447.42 is: 671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.67 : 1,903.14 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.67/1,903.14 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.67x = 1,903.14 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.67x = 851,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,502.90/1,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.18

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