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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.59, 1,908.62 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.59, 1,908.62 and 348.06 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.59 : 1,908.62 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.59/1,908.62 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.59x = 1,908.62 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.59x = 664,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,312.54/1,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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