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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.81, 1,907.45 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.81, 1,907.45 and 450.11 is: 675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.81 : 1,907.45 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.81/1,907.45 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.81x = 1,907.45 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.81x = 858,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,550.53/1,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.06

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