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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.24, 1,903.75 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.24, 1,903.75 and 447.47 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.24 : 1,903.75 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.24/1,903.75 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.24x = 1,903.75 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.24x = 851,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,868.78/1,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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