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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.41, 1,902.83 and 446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.41, 1,902.83 and 446.99 is: 670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.41 : 1,902.83 = 446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.41/1,902.83 = 446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.41x = 1,902.83 × 446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.41x = 850,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,534.23/1,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.03

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