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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.73, 1,904.46 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.73, 1,904.46 and 447.99 is: 671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.73 : 1,904.46 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.73/1,904.46 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.73x = 1,904.46 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.73x = 853,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,179.04/1,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.94

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