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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.19, 1,907.19 and 997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.19, 1,907.19 and 997.41 is: 1,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.19 : 1,907.19 = 997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.19/1,907.19 = 997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.19x = 1,907.19 × 997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.19x = 1,902,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,250.38/1,271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.43

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