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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.92, 1,906.80 and 1,211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.92, 1,906.80 and 1,211.44 is: 1,816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.92 : 1,906.80 = 1,211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.92/1,906.80 = 1,211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.92x = 1,906.80 × 1,211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.92x = 2,309,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,973.79/1,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.13

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