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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.94, 1,907.84 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.94, 1,907.84 and 450.22 is: 675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.94 : 1,907.84 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.94/1,907.84 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.94x = 1,907.84 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.94x = 858,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,938.19/1,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.30

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