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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.94, 1,908.18 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.94, 1,908.18 and 450.18 is: 675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.94 : 1,908.18 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.94/1,908.18 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.94x = 1,908.18 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.94x = 859,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,024.47/1,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.37

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