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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.66, 1,905.90 and 448.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.66, 1,905.90 and 448.87 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.66 : 1,905.90 = 448.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.66/1,905.90 = 448.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.66x = 1,905.90 × 448.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.66x = 855,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,501.33/1,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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