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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.30, 1,906.78 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.30, 1,906.78 and 540.78 is: 811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.30 : 1,906.78 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.30/1,906.78 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.30x = 1,906.78 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.30x = 1,031,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,148.49/1,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.10

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