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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.86, 1,907.97 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.86, 1,907.97 and 394.44 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.86 : 1,907.97 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.86/1,907.97 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.86x = 1,907.97 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.86x = 752,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,579.69/1,271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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