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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.56, 1,905.36 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.56, 1,905.36 and 448.68 is: 672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.56 : 1,905.36 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.56/1,905.36 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.56x = 1,905.36 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.56x = 854,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,896.92/1,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.85

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