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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.54, 1,905.27 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.54, 1,905.27 and 448.93 is: 673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.54 : 1,905.27 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.54/1,905.27 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.54x = 1,905.27 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.54x = 855,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,332.86/1,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.20

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