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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260, 1,890 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260, 1,890 and 348 is: 522

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260 : 1,890 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260/1,890 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260x = 1,890 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260x = 657,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,720/1,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522

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