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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.29, 1,905.26 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.29, 1,905.26 and 448.46 is: 672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.29 : 1,905.26 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.29/1,905.26 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.29x = 1,905.26 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.29x = 854,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,428.28/1,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.62

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