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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.33, 1,907.61 and 449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.33, 1,907.61 and 449.99 is: 675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.33 : 1,907.61 = 449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.33/1,907.61 = 449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.33x = 1,907.61 × 449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.33x = 858,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,401.35/1,271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.20

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