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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,907.28 and 501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,907.28 and 501.84 is: 752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,907.28 = 501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,907.28 = 501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,907.28 × 501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 957,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,149.40/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.97

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