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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.86, 1,906.02 and 491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.86, 1,906.02 and 491.02 is: 735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.86 : 1,906.02 = 491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.86/1,906.02 = 491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.86x = 1,906.02 × 491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.86x = 935,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,893.94/1,271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.85

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