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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.52, 1,905.54 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.52, 1,905.54 and 448.73 is: 673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.52 : 1,905.54 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.52/1,905.54 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.52x = 1,905.54 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.52x = 855,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,063.44/1,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.01

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