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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.92, 1,903.03 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.92, 1,903.03 and 447.08 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.92 : 1,903.03 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.92/1,903.03 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.92x = 1,903.03 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.92x = 850,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,811.29/1,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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