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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.56, 1,907.49 and 394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.56, 1,907.49 and 394.09 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.56 : 1,907.49 = 394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.56/1,907.49 = 394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.56x = 1,907.49 × 394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.56x = 751,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,722.73/1,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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