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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.68, 1,906.17 and 448.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.68, 1,906.17 and 448.79 is: 673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.68 : 1,906.17 = 448.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.68/1,906.17 = 448.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.68x = 1,906.17 × 448.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.68x = 855,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,460.50/1,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.23

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