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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.92, 1,906.96 and 578.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.92, 1,906.96 and 578.23 is: 866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.92 : 1,906.96 = 578.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.92/1,906.96 = 578.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.92x = 1,906.96 × 578.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.92x = 1,102,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,661.48/1,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.93

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