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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.40, 1,907.08 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.40, 1,907.08 and 449.22 is: 673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.40 : 1,907.08 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.40/1,907.08 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.40x = 1,907.08 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.40x = 856,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,698.48/1,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.82

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