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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.22, 1,905.24 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.22, 1,905.24 and 448.56 is: 672.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.22 : 1,905.24 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.22/1,905.24 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.22x = 1,905.24 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.22x = 854,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,614.45/1,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.81

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