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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271, 1,906.82 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271, 1,906.82 and 359 is: 538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271 : 1,906.82 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271/1,906.82 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271x = 1,906.82 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271x = 684,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,548.38/1,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.59

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