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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.06, 1,908.20 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.06, 1,908.20 and 347.70 is: 521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.06 : 1,908.20 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.06/1,908.20 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.06x = 1,908.20 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.06x = 663,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,481.14/1,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.58

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