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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.32, 1,905.12 and 448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.32, 1,905.12 and 448.40 is: 672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.32 : 1,905.12 = 448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.32/1,905.12 = 448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.32x = 1,905.12 × 448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.32x = 854,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,255.81/1,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.47

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