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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.76, 1,902.01 and 446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.76, 1,902.01 and 446.89 is: 669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.76 : 1,902.01 = 446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.76/1,902.01 = 446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.76x = 1,902.01 × 446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.76x = 849,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,991.87/1,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.94

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