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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.70, 1,906.05 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.70, 1,906.05 and 448.52 is: 672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.70 : 1,906.05 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.70/1,906.05 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.70x = 1,906.05 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.70x = 854,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,892.02/1,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.78

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