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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.86, 1,908.61 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.86, 1,908.61 and 541.44 is: 812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.86 : 1,908.61 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.86/1,908.61 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.86x = 1,908.61 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.86x = 1,033,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,390.32/1,271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.50

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