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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.74, 1,909.12 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.74, 1,909.12 and 348.31 is: 522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.74 : 1,909.12 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.74/1,909.12 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.74x = 1,909.12 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.74x = 664,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,967.76/1,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.47

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