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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.12, 1,906.88 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.12, 1,906.88 and 449.16 is: 673.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.12 : 1,906.88 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.12/1,906.88 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.12x = 1,906.88 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.12x = 856,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,494.22/1,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.81

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