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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.46, 1,908.27 and 1,016.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.46, 1,908.27 and 1,016.58 is: 1,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.46 : 1,908.27 = 1,016.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.46/1,908.27 = 1,016.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.46x = 1,908.27 × 1,016.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.46x = 1,939,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,909.12/1,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.73

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