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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.46, 1,906.69 and 491.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.46, 1,906.69 and 491.03 is: 736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.46 : 1,906.69 = 491.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.46/1,906.69 = 491.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.46x = 1,906.69 × 491.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.46x = 936,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,245.53/1,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.35

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