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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.01, 1,906.52 and 783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.01, 1,906.52 and 783.04 is: 1,174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.01 : 1,906.52 = 783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.01/1,906.52 = 783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.01x = 1,906.52 × 783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.01x = 1,492,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,881.42/1,271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.56

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