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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.90, 2,023.80 and 1,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.90, 2,023.80 and 1,271.80 is: 1,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.90 : 2,023.80 = 1,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.90/2,023.80 = 1,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.90x = 2,023.80 × 1,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.90x = 2,573,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,868.84/1,351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.89

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