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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.52, 1,907.04 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.52, 1,907.04 and 449.76 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.52 : 1,907.04 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.52/1,907.04 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.52x = 1,907.04 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.52x = 857,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,710.31/1,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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