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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.43, 1,907.08 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.43, 1,907.08 and 393.90 is: 590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.43 : 1,907.08 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.43/1,907.08 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.43x = 1,907.08 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.43x = 751,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,190.68/1,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.82

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