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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.28, 1,907.10 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.28, 1,907.10 and 577.94 is: 866.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.28 : 1,907.10 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.28/1,907.10 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.28x = 1,907.10 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.28x = 1,102,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,189.37/1,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.99

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