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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.24, 1,907.48 and 621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.24, 1,907.48 and 621.62 is: 932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.24 : 1,907.48 = 621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.24/1,907.48 = 621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.24x = 1,907.48 × 621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.24x = 1,185,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,727.72/1,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.73

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