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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.92, 1,907.69 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.92, 1,907.69 and 439.11 is: 658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.92 : 1,907.69 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.92/1,907.69 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.92x = 1,907.69 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.92x = 837,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,683.56/1,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.60

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