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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.67, 1,904.64 and 448.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.67, 1,904.64 and 448.42 is: 672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.67 : 1,904.64 = 448.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.67/1,904.64 = 448.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.67x = 1,904.64 × 448.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.67x = 854,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,078.67/1,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.68

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