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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.18, 1,906.99 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.18, 1,906.99 and 449.93 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.18 : 1,906.99 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.18/1,906.99 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.18x = 1,906.99 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.18x = 858,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,012.01/1,271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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