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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.08, 1,907.87 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.08, 1,907.87 and 347.56 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.08 : 1,907.87 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.08/1,907.87 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.08x = 1,907.87 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.08x = 663,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,097.56/1,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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