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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.70, 1,907.24 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.70, 1,907.24 and 347.22 is: 520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.70 : 1,907.24 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.70/1,907.24 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.70x = 1,907.24 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.70x = 662,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,231.87/1,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.75

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