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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.73, 1,909.18 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.73, 1,909.18 and 348.21 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.73 : 1,909.18 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.73/1,909.18 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.73x = 1,909.18 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.73x = 664,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,799.18/1,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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