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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.37, 1,905.71 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.37, 1,905.71 and 448.47 is: 672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.37 : 1,905.71 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.37/1,905.71 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.37x = 1,905.71 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.37x = 854,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,651.52/1,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.76

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