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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.55, 1,907.73 and 881.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.55, 1,907.73 and 881.94 is: 1,323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.55 : 1,907.73 = 881.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.55/1,907.73 = 881.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.55x = 1,907.73 × 881.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.55x = 1,682,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,503.40/1,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.19

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