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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.02, 1,903.80 and 620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.02, 1,903.80 and 620.40 is: 929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.02 : 1,903.80 = 620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.02/1,903.80 = 620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.02x = 1,903.80 × 620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.02x = 1,181,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,117.52/1,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.27

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