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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.90, 1,904.37 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.90, 1,904.37 and 448.02 is: 671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.90 : 1,904.37 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.90/1,904.37 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.90x = 1,904.37 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.90x = 853,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,195.85/1,269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.86

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