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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.92, 1,908.30 and 542.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.92, 1,908.30 and 542.11 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.92 : 1,908.30 = 542.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.92/1,908.30 = 542.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.92x = 1,908.30 × 542.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.92x = 1,034,508.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,508.51/1,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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