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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.45, 1,905.81 and 831.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.45, 1,905.81 and 831.32 is: 1,246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.45 : 1,905.81 = 831.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.45/1,905.81 = 831.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.45x = 1,905.81 × 831.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.45x = 1,584,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,337.97/1,271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.09

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