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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.12, 1,905.12 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.12, 1,905.12 and 448.38 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.12 : 1,905.12 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.12/1,905.12 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.12x = 1,905.12 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.12x = 854,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,217.71/1,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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