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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,906.54 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,906.54 and 405.68 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,906.54 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,906.54 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,906.54 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 773,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,434.60/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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