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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.10, 1,904.76 and 751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.10, 1,904.76 and 751.22 is: 1,125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.10 : 1,904.76 = 751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.10/1,904.76 = 751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.10x = 1,904.76 × 751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.10x = 1,430,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,884.28/1,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.71

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