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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.97, 1,905.68 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.97, 1,905.68 and 449.72 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.97 : 1,905.68 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.97/1,905.68 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.97x = 1,905.68 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.97x = 857,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,028.30/1,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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