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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.52, 1,908.66 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.52, 1,908.66 and 348.10 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.52 : 1,908.66 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.52/1,908.66 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.52x = 1,908.66 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.52x = 664,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,404.55/1,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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