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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.85, 1,907.43 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.85, 1,907.43 and 394.13 is: 591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.85 : 1,907.43 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.85/1,907.43 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.85x = 1,907.43 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.85x = 751,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,765.85/1,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.08

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