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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.24, 1,904.19 and 447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.24, 1,904.19 and 447.40 is: 671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.24 : 1,904.19 = 447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.24/1,904.19 = 447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.24x = 1,904.19 × 447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.24x = 851,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,934.61/1,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.22

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