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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.97, 1,905.14 and 448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.97, 1,905.14 and 448.09 is: 672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.97 : 1,905.14 = 448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.97/1,905.14 = 448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.97x = 1,905.14 × 448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.97x = 853,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,674.18/1,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.20

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