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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.88, 1,907.71 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.88, 1,907.71 and 491.42 is: 737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.88 : 1,907.71 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.88/1,907.71 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.88x = 1,907.71 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.88x = 937,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,476.08/1,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.08

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