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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.10, 1,906.61 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.10, 1,906.61 and 449.36 is: 674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.10 : 1,906.61 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.10/1,906.61 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.10x = 1,906.61 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.10x = 856,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,742.49/1,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.02

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