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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.34, 1,904.38 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.34, 1,904.38 and 447.68 is: 671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.34 : 1,904.38 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.34/1,904.38 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.34x = 1,904.38 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.34x = 852,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,552.84/1,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.65

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