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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.90, 1,909.16 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.90, 1,909.16 and 348.52 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.90 : 1,909.16 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.90/1,909.16 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.90x = 1,909.16 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.90x = 665,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,380.44/1,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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