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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.67, 1,905.39 and 1,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.67, 1,905.39 and 1,223.68 is: 1,833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.67 : 1,905.39 = 1,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.67/1,905.39 = 1,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.67x = 1,905.39 × 1,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.67x = 2,331,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,587.64/1,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.48

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