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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.11, 1,907.93 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.11, 1,907.93 and 347.79 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.11 : 1,907.93 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.11/1,907.93 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.11x = 1,907.93 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.11x = 663,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,566.02/1,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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