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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.13, 1,906.46 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.13, 1,906.46 and 577.62 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.13 : 1,906.46 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.13/1,906.46 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.13x = 1,906.46 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.13x = 1,101,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,206.54/1,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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