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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.70, 1,892.54 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.70, 1,892.54 and 349.70 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.70 : 1,892.54 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.70/1,892.54 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.70x = 1,892.54 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.70x = 661,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,810.03/1,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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