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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.78, 1,907.07 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.78, 1,907.07 and 492.14 is: 737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.78 : 1,907.07 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.78/1,907.07 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.78x = 1,907.07 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.78x = 938,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,551.93/1,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.99

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