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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.49, 1,905.54 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.49, 1,905.54 and 448.65 is: 672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.49 : 1,905.54 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.49/1,905.54 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.49x = 1,905.54 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.49x = 854,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,920.52/1,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.91

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