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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.90, 1,908.56 and 622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.90, 1,908.56 and 622.69 is: 934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.90 : 1,908.56 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.90/1,908.56 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.90x = 1,908.56 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.90x = 1,188,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,438.01/1,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.38

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