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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,905.50 and 448.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,905.50 and 448.85 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,905.50 = 448.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,905.50 = 448.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,905.50 × 448.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 855,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,289.56/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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