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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.59, 1,905.81 and 448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.59, 1,905.81 and 448.95 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.59 : 1,905.81 = 448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.59/1,905.81 = 448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.59x = 1,905.81 × 448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.59x = 855,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,613.40/1,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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