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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.48, 1,907.34 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.48, 1,907.34 and 393.99 is: 591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.48 : 1,907.34 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.48/1,907.34 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.48x = 1,907.34 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.48x = 751,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,470.73/1,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.02

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