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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.46, 1,908.74 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.46, 1,908.74 and 347.99 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.46 : 1,908.74 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.46/1,908.74 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.46x = 1,908.74 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.46x = 664,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,229.86/1,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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