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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.07, 1,907.10 and 908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.07, 1,907.10 and 908.73 is: 1,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.07 : 1,907.10 = 908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.07/1,907.10 = 908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.07x = 1,907.10 × 908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.07x = 1,733,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,038.98/1,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.45

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