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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.82, 1,907.88 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.82, 1,907.88 and 491.64 is: 737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.82 : 1,907.88 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.82/1,907.88 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.82x = 1,907.88 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.82x = 937,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,990.12/1,271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.52

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