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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.63, 1,907.76 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.63, 1,907.76 and 405.95 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.63 : 1,907.76 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.63/1,907.76 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.63x = 1,907.76 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.63x = 774,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,445.63/1,271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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