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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.18, 1,906.94 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.18, 1,906.94 and 449.30 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.18 : 1,906.94 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.18/1,906.94 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.18x = 1,906.94 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.18x = 856,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,788.14/1,271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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