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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.95, 1,907.51 and 541.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.95, 1,907.51 and 541.33 is: 811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.95 : 1,907.51 = 541.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.95/1,907.51 = 541.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.95x = 1,907.51 × 541.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.95x = 1,032,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,592.39/1,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.82

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