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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.97, 1,907.82 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.97, 1,907.82 and 620.73 is: 931.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.97 : 1,907.82 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.97/1,907.82 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.97x = 1,907.82 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.97x = 1,184,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,241.11/1,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.03

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