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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.81, 1,908.53 and 622.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.81, 1,908.53 and 622.19 is: 933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.81 : 1,908.53 = 622.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.81/1,908.53 = 622.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.81x = 1,908.53 × 622.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.81x = 1,187,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,468.28/1,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.68

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