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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.59, 1,904.35 and 447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.59, 1,904.35 and 447.85 is: 671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.59 : 1,904.35 = 447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.59/1,904.35 = 447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.59x = 1,904.35 × 447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.59x = 852,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,861.94/1,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.76

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