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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.05, 1,906.80 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.05, 1,906.80 and 449.80 is: 674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.05 : 1,906.80 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.05/1,906.80 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.05x = 1,906.80 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.05x = 857,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,678.64/1,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.78

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