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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.31, 1,903.80 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.31, 1,903.80 and 447.48 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.31 : 1,903.80 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.31/1,903.80 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.31x = 1,903.80 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.31x = 851,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,912.42/1,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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