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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.02, 1,905.03 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.02, 1,905.03 and 448.32 is: 672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.02 : 1,905.03 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.02/1,905.03 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.02x = 1,905.03 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.02x = 854,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,063.05/1,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.48

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