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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.89, 1,903.34 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.89, 1,903.34 and 447.01 is: 670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.89 : 1,903.34 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.89/1,903.34 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.89x = 1,903.34 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.89x = 850,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,808.37/1,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.52

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