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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,908.66 and 752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,908.66 and 752.04 is: 1,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,908.66 = 752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,908.66 = 752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,908.66 × 752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 1,435,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,388.67/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.20

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