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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.41, 1,907.07 and 449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.41, 1,907.07 and 449.47 is: 674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.41 : 1,907.07 = 449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.41/1,907.07 = 449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.41x = 1,907.07 × 449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.41x = 857,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,170.75/1,271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.19

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