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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.43, 1,908.77 and 348.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.43, 1,908.77 and 348.00 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.43 : 1,908.77 = 348.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.43/1,908.77 = 348.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.43x = 1,908.77 × 348.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.43x = 664,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,243.06/1,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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