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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.66, 1,906.07 and 752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.66, 1,906.07 and 752.45 is: 1,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.66 : 1,906.07 = 752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.66/1,906.07 = 752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.66x = 1,906.07 × 752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.66x = 1,434,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,209.08/1,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.83

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