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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.18, 1,906.91 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.18, 1,906.91 and 449.51 is: 674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.18 : 1,906.91 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.18/1,906.91 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.18x = 1,906.91 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.18x = 857,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,163.33/1,271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.31

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