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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.67, 1,907.16 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.67, 1,907.16 and 449.83 is: 674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.67 : 1,907.16 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.67/1,907.16 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.67x = 1,907.16 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.67x = 857,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,897.78/1,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.62

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