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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.04, 1,906.44 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.04, 1,906.44 and 449.28 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.04 : 1,906.44 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.04/1,906.44 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.04x = 1,906.44 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.04x = 856,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,525.36/1,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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