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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.79, 1,906.83 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.79, 1,906.83 and 613.31 is: 919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.79 : 1,906.83 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.79/1,906.83 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.79x = 1,906.83 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.79x = 1,169,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,468.37/1,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.55

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