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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.90, 1,902.87 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.90, 1,902.87 and 447.02 is: 670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.90 : 1,902.87 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.90/1,902.87 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.90x = 1,902.87 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.90x = 850,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,620.95/1,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.36

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