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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.03, 1,905.93 and 540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.03, 1,905.93 and 540.34 is: 810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.03 : 1,905.93 = 540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.03/1,905.93 = 540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.03x = 1,905.93 × 540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.03x = 1,029,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,845.45/1,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.25

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