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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.61, 1,907.33 and 491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.61, 1,907.33 and 491.58 is: 737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.61 : 1,907.33 = 491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.61/1,907.33 = 491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.61x = 1,907.33 × 491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.61x = 937,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,602.82/1,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.34

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