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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.32, 1,908.24 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.32, 1,908.24 and 347.84 is: 521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.32 : 1,908.24 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.32/1,908.24 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.32x = 1,908.24 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.32x = 663,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,762.20/1,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.69

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