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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.40, 1,897.93 and 1,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.40, 1,897.93 and 1,085.50 is: 1,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.40 : 1,897.93 = 1,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.40/1,897.93 = 1,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.40x = 1,897.93 × 1,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.40x = 2,060,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,203.02/1,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.42

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