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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.88, 1,891.32 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.88, 1,891.32 and 348.88 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.88 : 1,891.32 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.88/1,891.32 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.88x = 1,891.32 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.88x = 659,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,832.52/1,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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