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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.56, 1,907.09 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.56, 1,907.09 and 449.74 is: 674.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.56 : 1,907.09 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.56/1,907.09 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.56x = 1,907.09 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.56x = 857,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,682.87/1,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.51

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