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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.55, 1,907.25 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.55, 1,907.25 and 347.14 is: 520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.55 : 1,907.25 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.55/1,907.25 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.55x = 1,907.25 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.55x = 662,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,073.12/1,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.68

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