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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.92, 1,908.17 and 491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.92, 1,908.17 and 491.92 is: 738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.92 : 1,908.17 = 491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.92/1,908.17 = 491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.92x = 1,908.17 × 491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.92x = 938,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,672.33/1,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.00

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