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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.65, 1,908.44 and 578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.65, 1,908.44 and 578.34 is: 867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.65 : 1,908.44 = 578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.65/1,908.44 = 578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.65x = 1,908.44 × 578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.65x = 1,103,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,729.72/1,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.95

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