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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.19, 1,906.82 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.19, 1,906.82 and 346.76 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.19 : 1,906.82 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.19/1,906.82 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.19x = 1,906.82 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.19x = 661,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,208.90/1,271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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