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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.75, 1,908.23 and 622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.75, 1,908.23 and 622.13 is: 933.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.75 : 1,908.23 = 622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.75/1,908.23 = 622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.75x = 1,908.23 × 622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.75x = 1,187,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,154.48/1,271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.48

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