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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.89, 1,906.26 and 449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.89, 1,906.26 and 449.17 is: 673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.89 : 1,906.26 = 449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.89/1,906.26 = 449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.89x = 1,906.26 × 449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.89x = 856,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,234.80/1,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.73

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