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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.36, 1,907.74 and 622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.36, 1,907.74 and 622.10 is: 933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.36 : 1,907.74 = 622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.36/1,907.74 = 622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.36x = 1,907.74 × 622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.36x = 1,186,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,805.05/1,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.49

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