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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,907.28 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,907.28 and 540.54 is: 811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,907.28 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,907.28 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,907.28 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 1,030,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,961.13/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.04

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