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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.74, 1,905.48 and 448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.74, 1,905.48 and 448.89 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.74 : 1,905.48 = 448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.74/1,905.48 = 448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.74x = 1,905.48 × 448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.74x = 855,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,350.92/1,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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