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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.36, 1,908.56 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.36, 1,908.56 and 348.02 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.36 : 1,908.56 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.36/1,908.56 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.36x = 1,908.56 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.36x = 664,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,205.77/1,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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