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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.68, 1,907.53 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.68, 1,907.53 and 405.99 is: 608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.68 : 1,907.53 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.68/1,907.53 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.68x = 1,907.53 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.68x = 774,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,437.09/1,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.99

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