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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.28, 1,907.28 and 924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.28, 1,907.28 and 924.96 is: 1,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.28 : 1,907.28 = 924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.28/1,907.28 = 924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.28x = 1,907.28 × 924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.28x = 1,764,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,157.71/1,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.70

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