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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.82, 1,903.05 and 446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.82, 1,903.05 and 446.99 is: 670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.82 : 1,903.05 = 446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.82/1,903.05 = 446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.82x = 1,903.05 × 446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.82x = 850,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,634.80/1,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.42

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