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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.38, 1,905.48 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.38, 1,905.48 and 448.38 is: 672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.38 : 1,905.48 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.38/1,905.48 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.38x = 1,905.48 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.38x = 854,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,379.12/1,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.54

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