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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.73, 1,905.44 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.73, 1,905.44 and 448 is: 672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.73 : 1,905.44 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.73/1,905.44 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.73x = 1,905.44 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.73x = 853,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,637.12/1,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.30

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