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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.94, 1,907.18 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.94, 1,907.18 and 394.22 is: 591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.94 : 1,907.18 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.94/1,907.18 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.94x = 1,907.18 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.94x = 751,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,836.99/1,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.09

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