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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.52, 1,904.29 and 447.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.52, 1,904.29 and 447.61 is: 671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.52 : 1,904.29 = 447.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.52/1,904.29 = 447.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.52x = 1,904.29 × 447.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.52x = 852,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,369.73/1,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.41

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