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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.13, 1,905.49 and 807.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.13, 1,905.49 and 807.49 is: 1,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.13 : 1,905.49 = 807.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.13/1,905.49 = 807.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.13x = 1,905.49 × 807.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.13x = 1,538,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,664.12/1,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.47

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