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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.90, 1,907.22 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.90, 1,907.22 and 449.94 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.90 : 1,907.22 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.90/1,907.22 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.90x = 1,907.22 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.90x = 858,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,134.57/1,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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