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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.99, 1,908.12 and 347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.99, 1,908.12 and 347.51 is: 521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.99 : 1,908.12 = 347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.99/1,908.12 = 347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.99x = 1,908.12 × 347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.99x = 663,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,081.24/1,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.30

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