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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.44, 1,908.70 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.44, 1,908.70 and 348.01 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.44 : 1,908.70 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.44/1,908.70 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.44x = 1,908.70 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.44x = 664,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,241.05/1,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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