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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.98, 1,906.13 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.98, 1,906.13 and 449.15 is: 673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.98 : 1,906.13 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.98/1,906.13 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.98x = 1,906.13 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.98x = 856,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,126.51/1,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.60

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