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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.90, 1,903.64 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.90, 1,903.64 and 447.95 is: 671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.90 : 1,903.64 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.90/1,903.64 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.90x = 1,903.64 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.90x = 852,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,738.06/1,269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.50

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