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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.22, 1,907.68 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.22, 1,907.68 and 449.50 is: 674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.22 : 1,907.68 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.22/1,907.68 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.22x = 1,907.68 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.22x = 857,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,502.16/1,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.55

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