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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.30, 1,749.80 and 1,084.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.30, 1,749.80 and 1,084.19 is: 1,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.30 : 1,749.80 = 1,084.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.30/1,749.80 = 1,084.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.30x = 1,749.80 × 1,084.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.30x = 1,897,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,109.62/1,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.27

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