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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.54, 1,907.46 and 491.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.54, 1,907.46 and 491.51 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.54 : 1,907.46 = 491.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.54/1,907.46 = 491.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.54x = 1,907.46 × 491.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.54x = 937,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,535.66/1,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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