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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.28, 1,906.92 and 905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.28, 1,906.92 and 905.16 is: 1,357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.28 : 1,906.92 = 905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.28/1,906.92 = 905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.28x = 1,906.92 × 905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.28x = 1,726,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,067.71/1,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.74

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