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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.98, 1,906.62 and 491.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.98, 1,906.62 and 491.77 is: 737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.98 : 1,906.62 = 491.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.98/1,906.62 = 491.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.98x = 1,906.62 × 491.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.98x = 937,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,618.52/1,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.13

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