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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.19, 1,906.10 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.19, 1,906.10 and 393.46 is: 589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.19 : 1,906.10 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.19/1,906.10 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.19x = 1,906.10 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.19x = 749,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,968.85/1,271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.97

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