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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.97, 1,907.95 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.97, 1,907.95 and 406.28 is: 609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.97 : 1,907.95 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.97/1,907.95 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.97x = 1,907.95 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.97x = 775,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,161.93/1,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.42

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