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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.51, 1,907.99 and 686.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.51, 1,907.99 and 686.51 is: 1,030.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.51 : 1,907.99 = 686.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.51/1,907.99 = 686.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.51x = 1,907.99 × 686.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.51x = 1,309,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,846.39/1,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.15

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