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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.80, 1,903.48 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.80, 1,903.48 and 447.48 is: 670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.80 : 1,903.48 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.80/1,903.48 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.80x = 1,903.48 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.80x = 851,769.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,769.23/1,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.79

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