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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.88, 1,907.78 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.88, 1,907.78 and 347.48 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.88 : 1,907.78 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.88/1,907.78 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.88x = 1,907.78 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.88x = 662,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,915.39/1,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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