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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.64, 1,908.83 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.64, 1,908.83 and 348.28 is: 522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.64 : 1,908.83 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.64/1,908.83 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.64x = 1,908.83 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.64x = 664,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,796.03/1,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.38

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