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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.32, 1,907.33 and 723.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.32, 1,907.33 and 723.89 is: 1,086.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.32 : 1,907.33 = 723.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.32/1,907.33 = 723.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.32x = 1,907.33 × 723.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.32x = 1,380,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,698.26/1,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.04

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